Accessible Home Hand-Back scheme

This scheme helps to:

move you from an accessible council or housing association home you no longer need to a home that better suits your needs
offer the home you vacate to a household that needs accessible accommodation

You may want to register for the scheme for several reasons, including to:

get a high priority for rehousing
resolve overcrowding
receive a financial incentive when moving from an accessible to a general needs home
move to a new home or location
live closer to work, family or friends
free up an accessible home for someone who needs it

If you live in an accessible home and want to move to a general needs home, you'll be entitled to:

You can apply if you're a tenant of a property with:

at least one bedroom, with no steps either inside or outside your home (studio flats are not accepted)
a ground floor or up to a fourth floor, if there is a lift
no one in the household who needs an accessible home

Accessible homes are designed to meet the needs of people who have:

There are far fewer accessible homes than people who need them. This is partly due to the national shortage of housing.

It also happens because some people live in accessible homes that do not have disabilities or mobility needs.

These homes could be better used by residents who rely on accessible features.

If you're interested in applying:

register your interest with our housing mobility team
our team will decide if your property is suitable for someone with a disability
if the property is suitable, we'll guide you through the registration process, from viewing to securing a successful move

To register or learn more contact the housing mobility team:

Last updated: 3 March 2026

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