Seaside and Country Homes scheme
Seaside and Country Homes is a scheme run by the Greater London Authority. It provides council and housing association tenants aged 55 and over with an opportunity to move to the seaside or country. This frees up homes in London that are in high demand.
Eligibility
Tenants who are already living in a council or housing association property can apply for this scheme.
- if there are two people in the household, at least one has to be over 55.
- if you have a three-person household you may be considered to join the scheme if the third person is a live-in carer or dependent relative
Where the properties are located
There are properties along the coast of England, from Cornwall to Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
There are also places in the countryside, for example:
- Dorset
- Cambridgeshire
- Shropshire
Benefits of the scheme
You may want to move to the seaside or country home to:
- have a choice about the size, type and location of your home
- benefit from a cheaper cost of living by moving out of London
- make your home available for a family who need a better home
If you would like to move to a country home or near the seaside, you may still qualify for benefits even if you have savings or private pensions.
Apply
To apply for the scheme you can register online.
Contact us
To find out more, contact [email protected]