Supported accommodation for people in recovery in Sandwell

Local Housing Allowance, shared accommodation rate

£320 a month (Black Country BRMA, 2026-27, DWP)Check the rate for your exact postcode

Tools

LHA Rate Checker · Supported Housing Benefit Calculator · Universal Credit Calculator

Statutory basis

Abstinence based provision

Who refers

Drug and alcohol service

How the referral works

A drug and alcohol service, treatment provider or probation officer refers. Some houses accept self referral after an assessment interview.

Eligibility

Residents must be committed to abstinence and are normally expected to be engaged with a treatment or recovery service. Each house sets its own testing and attendance expectations.

Team

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Housing options

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200226/find_a_home/2527/homeless_or_at_risk_of_losing_your_home

Tell us what you need and we will contact you the moment a room comes up in Sandwell.

• Birmingham, 5.8 miles, 108 available
• Walsall, 6 miles, 2 available
• Solihull, 13.6 miles, 1 available

Can I rent a room in Sandwell on Universal Credit?

Yes. Supported and benefits only rooms in Sandwell are let to tenants whose housing costs are met by Universal Credit. The listing states which benefits you need before you enquire, so you never chase a room you cannot take.

What is the difference between supported and transitional housing in Sandwell?

Supported accommodation requires Universal Credit. Transitional accommodation requires Universal Credit plus at least one of LCWRA, PIP, Carers Allowance or ESA. Both cover rent through benefits, so the room listing shows a service charge rather than a rent figure.

What is supported or exempt accommodation?

Housing such as a hostel or supported house where the landlord, or someone on their behalf, gives you care, support or supervision. Your rent there is covered by Housing Benefit from the council rather than the Universal Credit housing amount.

Does Universal Credit pay rent in supported housing?

Usually not. If you live in supported or sheltered housing, such as a hostel, that gives you care, support or supervision, you claim Housing Benefit from the council for your rent instead. You can still claim Universal Credit for your living costs. Service charges for things like meals, heating, energy in your room or support are usually yours to pay.

Will I have to pay anything myself?

Often a weekly service charge for things Housing Benefit doesn't cover, such as heating, energy in your room, meals or some support. Enter it in the calculator to see it next to your income.

How quickly can I move into a room in Sandwell?

Every listing shows its available from date. Once you enquire, the provider has one working day to respond, so most tenants hear back the next working day and arrange a viewing from there.

What if there is nothing suitable in Sandwell today?

Tell us what you need and we match you as new rooms go live in Sandwell. You get an alert the same day a room that fits your benefits and budget is listed.

Referrers can send a request through Find me a room and we will match it against live rooms. Providers with empty rooms can list them free.