KAAS stands for King's Affordable Accommodation Scheme, a subsidised housing programme at King's College London. A KAAS Ensuite is a standard ensuite room—one with a private bathroom attached to the bedroom—offered at a significantly discounted weekly rate compared to the standard market price for the same room type [1][2].

All three panel members agree on the core definition and purpose: KAAS rooms are limited in availability, allocated to eligible students, and exempt from the standard £450 advance rent deposit requirement. Eligibility is primarily income-tested, though the exact household income threshold varies by year and must be confirmed directly with King's [1][2]. Applications are made through King's accommodation portal during the registration process.

One member asserts a specific 2025–2026 weekly cap of £169 and names particular residences (Great Dover Street Apartments, Angel Lane, Battersea) where KAAS rooms are available, along with priority criteria for care leavers and estranged students. However, the other two members could not verify these specific figures from the residence rates PDF or official policy documents provided. The allocation method is similarly disputed: one member claims first-come, first-served allocation, while the others note that the exact procedure should be confirmed with King's rather than assumed.

To obtain definitive answers on the weekly rent cap for 2025–2026, the specific income threshold, which residences currently offer KAAS rooms, and the precise allocation method, contact King's Accommodation Office directly or consult the official KAAS policy and residence rates PDF [1][2]. These details change annually and are most reliably sourced from King's own communications rather than external guides.