Housing Assistance Policy
Hounslow Council is reviewing its Housing Assistance Policy, focusing on Disabled Facilities Grants for home adaptations.
Hounslow Council is reviewing its Housing Assistance Policy, specifically concerning Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG), to better support residents requiring home adaptations. This review considers key aspects of DFG eligibility, including assessment of need, property considerations, appropriateness, and reasonableness.
The review was scheduled for discussion at a Cabinet meeting on 11 November 2025, where councillors were expected to examine the "Housing Assistance Policy Disabled - Facilities Grant v8 - Report" and its appendices. These documents included an Adaptation Policy, DFG guidance, and results from an informal consultation. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss this policy.
Key facts
- Hounslow Council is reviewing its Housing Assistance Policy concerning Disabled Facilities Grants. Source
- The review considers DFG eligibility, including assessment of need and property considerations. Source
- The review was scheduled for discussion at a Cabinet meeting on 11 November 2025. Source
- Councillors were expected to examine the "Housing Assistance Policy Disabled - Facilities Grant v8 - Report". Source
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