Sanctuary | Housing

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Afghanistan

This section of the website explains the Housing system in Wales and who can receive support.

The cost and availability of housing differs across Wales. The cost of accommodation is likely be one of the major costs to you each month.

If you rent a property, you will have a landlord. Landlords have a legal duty to provide you with written details of your rights and responsibilities. This will include details about rent, when you can be required to leave the property and responsibilities for repairs to the building.

Your right to housing will depend on whether you are an asylum seeker, refused asylum seeker, refugee, or if you have come through the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) or Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS). Please select the information below which matches your immigration status for relevant information.

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Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP)

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Bridging accommodation is determined by the Home Office. The support provided at the bridging accommodation and housing after you leave bridging accommodation is the responsibility of the Welsh Government. Your family will be moved out of bridging accommodation into more permanent housing in Wales. Family size, educational needs and health care needs, amongst other factors are considered in matching your family to a home.

Once your Universal Credit payments have commenced this will help you pay for the rent until you can find a job. Before this the cost will be covered by the local authority that your house is based in, for up to 4 months.