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Further support for social and affordable housebuilding and next steps on supported housing
12 February 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK government is addressing the housing crisis by announcing further support for social and affordable housebuilding.
Action Requested
The government will allocate an additional £300m to the Affordable Homes Programme, supporting up to 2,800 new homes with more than half being Social Rent homes. Additionally, a £50m increase to the third round of the Local Authority Housing Fund brings its total funding to £500m. The government will also publish a consultation on regulatory reforms for supported housing on February 20, 2025.
Key Facts
- England has 1.3 million people on social housing waiting lists and 160,000 homeless children in temporary accommodation.
- £300m will be allocated to the Affordable Homes Programme for up to 2,800 new homes.
- The Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) third round funding is increased by £50m to a total of £500m.
- LAHF 3 will deliver more than 2,700 homes by 2026.
- A consultation on regulatory reforms for supported housing, including National Supported Housing Standards and local licensing regimes, will be published on February 20, 2025.
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