Disturbance allowances

You are entitled to support when moving home. Southampton City Council is committed to working with residents fairly and sensitively when purchasing homes and offering re-housing opportunities. This information outlines the payments you may be entitled to if you are requested to move as a result of the redevelopment of your home.

Home loss compensation

Home loss compensation is a sum paid to eligible tenants or owner occupiers to recognise the inconvenience of having to move out of their home. So that we have a consistent and fair approach, Southampton City Council will pay the statutory level of home loss payments set by government within the Land Compensation Act 1973 and the Planning Compensation Act 1991.

Disturbance payments are the monies paid to a tenant or owner occupier for the reasonable financial costs incurred, and any losses sustained in connection with having to move home. The disturbance payment is a lump sum calculated to cover eligible items. This is paid in addition to the home loss compensation and is only paid once.

This information summarises potential entitlement to home loss and disturbance payments, to assist residents affected by these development proposals. We are entering into detailed discussions with each household affected by the proposals. (This information does not apply to commercial or industrial property that may be affected by the redevelopment).

Disturbance costs are to cover the expenses of moving home including removal costs, disconnection and reconnection fees, new carpets and curtains etc. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, the Council proposes a fixed sum for moving out:

• Studio/one bed properties £1,200
• Two bed properties £1,500
• Three bed or more properties £1,800

• Eligible Southampton City Council tenants: £4,700
(if you have been a tenant for at least 12 months).
• Owner occupier:
10% of the market value of the home, subject to a minimum of £4,700.
• Eligible Tenants of a Private Landlord: £4,700
(If you have been a tenant for at least 12 months).

Note: Only one home loss and disturbance payment will be made per property.