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
2nd August 2024 - FHR Application Processing Issue
Due to an IT issue we are unable to provide customers with an update on their Application for Housing. New applications can be submitted during this time, however there may be a delay in them being assessed.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however the team are working to resolve this issue and will provide a further update when available.
November 2023 - Customer Survey
We want to hear from you! Fife Housing Register are running a customer survey from November 2023 to January 2024. We want to hear from applicants who have either completed their housing journey with us or are currently on our waiting list. Your answers could help us improve our service in the future. Please see the below link to the survey;
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