Housing Options in Dundee - Types of housing we rent

Dundee City Council has a range of properties across the city, including the following:

Mainstream Housing

All types of housing which are unfurnished and not amenity, sheltered or adapted.

Amentiy Housing

These houses are for applicants or their spouse/partner aged 50 or over
May be suitable for a person who has a medical condition or special need and it is recognised amenity housing would be suitable (TMAS assessment for those under 50)
Does not provide a warden service
Will have one or more special features including raised sockets and switches, bathroom handrails, non slip flooring and will be no higher than ground or first floor

Sheltered Housing

Housing which is located mostly on the ground or 1st floor (unless serviced by a lift), receiving warden and emergency community alarm services.
These houses are for applicants or their spouse/partners aged 60 years or over.

Very Sheltered Housing and Housing with Care

Very sheltered housing is designed to meet the needs of frail older people who require additional support to live independently (the provision of meals etc).
Housing with care is for individuals who require care and support to maintain their independence. In housing with care an on-site care team is there to provide necessary care and support to tenants.

Disabled Adapted Housing

If you have very specific health needs (e.g. rampable access to your property or a level access shower) and your own house cannot be adapted to suit your requirements, you may be considered for specially adapted housing.

Multi Flat

Accommodation all on one level internally, in a multi storey block with lift access

Flats

4 in a block - accommodation all on one level internally, it can be situated on the ground or first floor without a close entry, in a block of 4 flats.
4 in a close - accommodation all on one level internally, it can be situated on the ground or first floor with a close entry, in a block of 4 flats
Tenement - accommodation all on one level internally, it can be situated on the ground, 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th floor with a close entry.

Maisonette

Accommodation which has internal stairs to bedrooms or living room, it can be located on any floor within a block.

Cottage

Accommodation can be a detached, semi detached or a terraced house

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