diff --git a/config/forms/2021_2022.json b/config/forms/2021_2022.json
index b72b467e3..8b4a8f983 100644
--- a/config/forms/2021_2022.json
+++ b/config/forms/2021_2022.json
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
                 "needstype": {
                   "check_answer_label": "Needs type",
                   "header": "What is the needs type?",
-                  "hint_text": "",
+                  "hint_text": "General needs housing includes both self-contained and shared housing without support or specific adaptations. Supported housing can include direct access hostels, group homes, residential care and nursing homes.",
                   "type": "radio",
                   "answer_options": {
                     "1": {
diff --git a/config/forms/2022_2023.json b/config/forms/2022_2023.json
index a821db4a3..3edb542c4 100644
--- a/config/forms/2022_2023.json
+++ b/config/forms/2022_2023.json
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
                 "needstype": {
                   "check_answer_label": "Needs type",
                   "header": "What is the needs type?",
-                  "hint_text": "",
+                  "hint_text": "General needs housing includes both self-contained and shared housing without support or specific adaptations. Supported housing can include direct access hostels, group homes, residential care and nursing homes.",
                   "type": "radio",
                   "answer_options": {
                     "1": {