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The Social and Affordable Homes Programme and the reinvigoration of council housebuilding

01 September 2026

Proposing MP
Matthew Pennycook Lab
Greenwich and Woolwich
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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TAGS
Housing

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, aimed at boosting social and affordable housing in the UK, particularly through increased council housebuilding.

Action Requested

The government has committed £39 billion over ten years to the Social and Affordable Homes Programme to deliver social and affordable homes, with a focus on social rent homes. Initial funding allocations have been made, and the government is urging councils to make timely use of Right to Buy receipts and S106 contributions.

Key Facts

  • The Social and Affordable Homes Programme will receive £39 billion over ten years.
  • Initial allocations totalling £9.58 billion were announced on 25 August.
  • 33 providers across England will receive £9.58 billion in funding, with nearly two-thirds of homes for Social Rent.
  • Three councils (Cambridge, Eastleigh, and Newcastle) received Strategic Partnership status for the first time.
  • The Programme aims to deliver at least 60% of homes as Social Rent.
  • London will receive up to £11.7 billion over the Programme's lifetime.
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