NRSA StandardsLast reviewed: 2026-05-07
NRSA & Supported Exempt Accommodation
Guidance on the National Regulatory Standards for Accommodation (NRSA) and supported exempt accommodation — compliance frameworks, housing benefit standards, and quality assurance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NRSA and who does it apply to?
The National Regulatory Standards for Accommodation provide quality standards for supported housing and exempt accommodation providers. They apply to organisations providing supported housing funded through housing benefit, covering areas like governance, safeguarding, property standards, and support quality.
What audits do NRSA providers need to conduct?
NRSA providers should audit against the quality standards including governance and financial viability, safeguarding, property conditions, support planning, resident engagement, complaints handling, and staff training and supervision.