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Rental Accommodation Scheme
- Published on: 25 August 2016
- Last updated on: 28 January 2025
What the Rental Accommodation Scheme is
The Rental Accommodation Scheme is a social housing support which caters for the accommodation needs of certain people who are getting long-term Rent Supplement.
Under the scheme, private rented properties provide an additional source of good quality rental accommodation for eligible people.
How to qualify
To qualify, you must be getting Rent Supplement for a minimum period of 18 months and be assessed as having a long-term housing need.
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Your local authority is responsible for the management and administration of the Rental Accommodation Scheme in your area.
Further information
You can view the Review of the Future of the Rental Accommodation Scheme here or download below:
A Review of the Future of the Rental Accommodation Scheme
The purpose of the review is to evaluate the functioning of RAS in relation to its established objectives and its future direction. It aims to ensure the effective management of public spending and safeguard the interests of both tenants and landlords participating in the scheme. This report compiles the information received from all stakeholders during the review in order to make informed decisions on the future of RAS.
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