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Amenity and sheltered housing

Amenity and sheltered housing are both self-contained accommodation.

Amenity housing

Designed to meet the needs of people with an accessible housing need. Amenity housing will have some or all of the following:

  • no stairs inside
  • raised electric sockets and lowered switches
  • handrails in the bathroom
  • lever handled taps
  • slip resistant flooring in the kitchen and bathroom

Sheltered housing

Designed for older people. Sheltered housing has all the features of amenity housing but in addition:

  • properties are grouped together
  • homes have a built in community alarm service
  • there is a tenants' lounge

You must be 60 years of age, or over, to qualify for sheltered housing.

Sheltered housing units are available throughout North Ayrshire.

Our Sheltered Housing Handbook document which provides information on your tenancy with us and the services we provide for you.

Apply for an amenity or sheltered house

Apply to the North Ayrshire Housing Register by filling in an application for housing. Select 'sheltered' or 'amenity' housing when you get to the relevant question on the form. If you have health issues that impact on the type of housing, you must also complete an accessible housing application.