Housing for Older People
As we get older and our needs change, it is important to think about where we live and the suitability of our home.
Older Persons Housing might interest you if you want to live independently. Perhaps you'd like a smaller and easier to manage home or like the idea of having someone to call on if there is an emergency.
When exploring Older Persons Housing, you may wish to consider:
- Location and size of property
- Level of support available
- Costs you would be liable for
- Rules that might affect you, such as whether you're allowed to keep a pet
- Transport links
Search for Older Persons Housing using the Accommodation Search Directory provided by the Elderly Accommodation Council.
Fife Council offers three types of housing for older people: Retirement, Very Sheltered, & Extra Care Housing. For more information, click here.
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Service Update
14th July 2025 - FHR Team Emails
From the 14th July the FHR Team will no longer be able to reply to individual emails due to additional pressures caused by the Housing Emergency. This email address should continue to be used to provide additional information regarding your application, an automatic reply will confirm we have received your information.
June 2023 - The Fife Housing Register Team have moved base from New City House, Dunfermline to Brunton House, Cowdenbeath. Any Post being sent to the FHR Team should be sent to the following;
Fife Housing Register Team, Cowdenbeath Customer Service Centre, Brunton House, High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QU.
Alternatively you can;-
- Call 03451 55 00 33
- Or email FHR.Team@Fife.gov.uk
