Sheltered housing

Sheltered housing is designed to meet the needs of older people who are seeking a home for independent living into their retirement.

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Who qualifies

Sheltered housing is for people aged 67 and over. You may also qualify if you are over 55 and have a proven need to live in sheltered housing, for example you have a disability or certain medical conditions. 

There is no upper age limit, and most tenants are active and independent.

Sheltered Housing is available to people over who are:

  • Croydon council or housing association tenants
  • tenants of a private landlord
  • a qualifying owner-occupier
  • able to live independently with no or few care needs

If you are a couple and only one partner is over 67, you may qualify if there is not a large age gap.