The kind of place you can expect to live will depend upon your circumstances. Think carefully about where you want to live – near family, friends or work? If you have a disability, what are your specific needs?
The following options may be available to you.
Flat-share
This is when you have your own bedroom but you share the kitchen, bathroom and lounge. You will need to pay a deposit and a month's rent in advance.
Foyers
These are hostels that support you to move towards living independently. They can help with finding employment, training or education.
To find out more go to the Foyer Federation website. You can also call them on 020 7430 2212.
Supported accommodation
Supported accommodation is used to support single parents, care leavers, ex-offenders, those who have or have had drug or alcohol problems, learning difficulties or mental health issues.
You can find more information about supported accommodation in our Supporting People section.
Voluntary work
If you do voluntary work with an organisation like Community Service Volunteers (CSV) you may get
accommodation provided. This can be a good way to see how you cope with being away from home.
For more information call CSV on 0800 374 991.
Councils and Housing Associations
Councils and Housing Associations provide housing at affordable rents. Once accepted on the list, every Council has their own way of deciding who should be offered a Council or Housing Association property.
The wait is often very long and for young people it is extremely unlikely you will be offered a property. It is better to look for alternatives such as those mentioned above.
Go to our Find a Home section for information on how to register for the housing waiting list.