Affordable housing is low-cost and subsidised housing that is available to people who cannot afford to rent or buy houses generally available in the local market. This includes housing for rent, housing for shared ownership, and low-cost home ownership.
An explanation about the different forms of affordable housing is available here, together with information that Town and Parish Councils will find useful
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Checklist for Town and Parish Councils - 16/03/2005 : 86Kb
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What is meant by Affordable Housing - 16/03/2005 : 155Kb
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Affordable Housing issue 1 - 24/03/2006 : 619Kb
Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) - also known as Housing Associations
Housing associations are the main providers of new social housing. There are over 20 housing associations that own in excess of 1,000 homes around the District. It may be possible for you to purchase your housing association home at a discount.
For further information visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Affordable Housing.
Useful Link: www.housingcorp.gov.uk
Low Cost Home Ownership options
A variety of Homebuy schemes exist. They are designed to assist people who could manage to purchase a property, but cannot afford the open market values of property suitable to their needs. The following links provides further information:
Self Build Housing
If you are considering building your own home then visit the Self build page for more information.
Further Information
For further information about all of the above please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Affordable Housing.
