Petition · past parliament
EXEMPT SUPPORTED HOUSING FROM HOUSING BENEFIT CAP
Closed
2,979 signatures
What the petition asks
Proposals to cap housing benefit for supported housing jeopardises the future of this essential accommodation, which provides a home for the country’s most vulnerable citizens.
The people affected include
• frail elderly people
• young people leaving care
• women fleeing domestic violence
• people recovering from alcohol and substance misuse
• people with mental health issues
• people with physical and/or learning disabilities
• former military servicemen and women
We the undersigned therefore call upon HM Government to exempt supported housing from any cap on housing benefit
• frail elderly people
• young people leaving care
• women fleeing domestic violence
• people recovering from alcohol and substance misuse
• people with mental health issues
• people with physical and/or learning disabilities
• former military servicemen and women
We the undersigned therefore call upon HM Government to exempt supported housing from any cap on housing benefit
Timeline
| 7 Sep 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Mar 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,979
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Sep 2016
Closed
7 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.