Social housing

Independent analysis of the consultation responses for the Scottish Social Housing Charter which sets out the standards and outcomes that social landlords should be achieving for their customers.

Summary document setting out the results of the full Equality impact assessment (EQIA) which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings strategy.

The Scottish Government response to the recommendations of the independent evaluation of the practical fire safety guidance for existing high rise domestic buildings and the practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing.

Independent evaluation of the practical fire safety guidance for existing high rise domestic buildings and the practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing to determine whether the guidance is used by those it is intended for, is helpful, and what may be needed to strengthen it.

This draft heat network delivery plan sets out how the provisions of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, and related policies, will contribute to increased heat networks across Scotland. It also outlines the proposed regulatory regime for the heat networks sector in Scotland.

This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) accompanies our Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Summary document of the Fairer Scotland Duty assessment process which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Summary document setting out the results of the full child rights and wellbeing impact assessment which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.

This annual publication presents statistics on Local Authority housing income and expenditure 2020-21 (actuals) and 2021-22 (estimates) including the balance at the end of the year, stock, rents, management and maintenance, empty properties, rent arrears, capital expenditure and borrowing.

Sets out our vision for the future of heat in buildings, and the actions we are taking in the buildings sector to deliver our climate change commitments, maximise economic opportunities, and ensure a just transition, including helping address fuel poverty.

Evaluation of the third, and final, phase of Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilots, which involved nine local authorities and took place between November 2019 and April 2021.

This report considers the potential economic impacts arising from a shift towards low carbon heating technologies in Scotland, over the period to 2030.

Summary of the latest Scottish housing market data.

£10m to help people worst affected by pandemic to avoid eviction.

A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in Scotland.

Increased funding commitment for local authority areas.

Landlords reaffirm commitment to avoiding evictions.

Milestone on path to fairer Scotland.

The Scottish Government’s initial response to the Social Renewal Advisory Board’s Report “If not now, when?”.

Report on progress made on the actions agreed at the fourth annual meeting of Cabinet members and children and young people on 3 March 2020.

This trauma-informed practice toolkit has been developed as part of the National Trauma Training Programme, to support all sectors of the workforce, in planning and developing trauma informed services.

Ensuring equal quality of homes.

Rented Sector strategy to be part of major new housing publication.

This annual publication provides information on trends in the balance of HRA housing income and expenditure; the amount Scottish councils earned from housing and other council stock, how they spent this income and whether there was a surplus or deficit at year end.

Local Authority figures for 2017-2019, including fuel poverty rates, energy efficiency ratings, the condition of housing and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard.

Guidance note and Housing Tender Return and SSHTPI Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index documents. Guidance detailing the process for planning the delivery of the majority of grant-funded homes through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. This Guidance Note supersedes MHDGN 2019/03.

Extension to protect tenants.

Six week temporary halt to protect tenants

Changes to sprinkler regulations.

Figures from the 2019 survey, including updated fuel poverty rates, energy efficiency ratings, the condition of housing and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard.

Greater certainty for housing providers.

Letter from the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning to local authorities and RSLs on meeting statutory and regulatory targets for social housing during the coronavirus pandemic

The second annual progress report for 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022'.

Call for UK Government to provide support.

UK government urged to strengthen social security system.

£5 million for Discretionary Housing Payments.

Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.

Increase in the number of affordable homes delivered.

A report following the 2019 Annual Report on Welfare Reform focusing on the impact of UK Government Social Security policy on housing.

Low income households helped through targeted support.

Tenants across Scotland to benefit from £3 million in funding.

Consultation responses back regulation.

An official statistics publication for Scotland.

£13 million to improve safety standards in social housing.

£1.5 million for social landlords to work with families.

Guidance for social landlords on using the changes to the law on assignation, subletting, joint tenancies and succession introduced in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014.

We are gathering views on draft Fire Safety Guidance for Specialised Housing (and other supported domestic accommodation). We will use the responses to further develop and refine the guidance.

Social landlords lead the way.

Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Large increase in the total number of affordable and social rented homes.

Statutory guidance for social landlords on using the changes to the law on short Scottish secure tenancies introduced in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014.

Guidance on using the streamlined eviction process when recovering possession of a tenancy in criminal or antisocial behaviour cases.

Guidance on using the ground for granting a short Scottish Secure Tenancy to a homeowner introduced in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014.

Extra funding for councils.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.  

Overview of social tenants and social rented housing in Scotland for 2017, covering information on stock, households, housing flows, rents and income.

Guidance on allocating homes in the social rented sector.

Investment to help deliver ambitious affordable housing target.

Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), February 2019.

Equality impact assessment (EQIA) of a draft order extending the coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to registered social landlords and their subsidiaries.

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of a draft order extending the coverage of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to registered social landlords and their subsidiaries.

Conclusions following consultation on a draft order under section 5 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 which proposes to extend the coverage of FOI legislation to registered social landlords and their subsidiaries.

Funding increase will help deliver affordable housing. 

Funding for housing services.

Affordable housing programme on target at halfway point.

Consultation by National Consultation of Rural Advisers (NCRA) to help inform recommendations for Scottish Government on future policy direction for the rural economy.

Information on recent trends in new build housing starts and completions, the Affordable Housing Supply Programme and local authority house sales including Right to Buy.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

New report highlights effects on housing. 

£756 million investment in affordable housing.   

This consultation is on the terms of the draft order extending coverage of Scotland's Freedom of Information legislation to Registered Social Landlords.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Innovative funding scheme contributes to 50,000 affordable homes target.

Assessment published in connection with consultation on new standards for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish housing across all tenures.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

Short report summarising the key findings from the Scottish household survey 2016: annual report.

Results from the 2016 edition of the continuous survey based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland.

Partial impact assessment published in connection with consultation on new standards for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish housing.

Consultation seeking views on possible changes to standards required for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish homes.

Minutes of the building and fire safety working group on 28 June 2017, chaired by Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities.

Minutes of the building and fire safety working group on 20 June 2017, chaired by Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities.

Outline of work to be undertaken by the building and fire safety Ministerial Working Group.

Third meeting held.

Third meeting held.

Investment for homes in the Highlands

The Charter helps to improve the quality and value of services provided by social landlords in Scotland.

A newsletter which gives an outline of Scottish Government priorities for tenants, residents and landlords throughout Scotland.

Quarterly publication providing statistics on recent trends in housing, including new builds, affordable housing and local authority housing.

This is a new statistical publication that presents an overview of social tenants and social rented housing in Scotland for the year 2015.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

New powers to be used to meet needs of people of Scotland

Grants of £1.65m to help homeless and vulnerable people.

We are inviting views on proposals to extend Freedom of Information legislation to registered social landlords.

More renewable heat than ever before.

Homeless applications also reduced.

A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scotland leads way in UK.

Table listing the main welfare reforms which will have an impact on housing.

Technical guidance for social landlords relating to housing standards.

Plan identifying priority actions agreed upon by housing sector representatives to ensure we are able to deliver the objectives set out in our housing strategies.

Statutory guidance aimed at social landlords, giving guidance on pre-action requirements and recent changes to repossession orders.

A guide for social landlords who allocate mainstream, or general needs, social housing.

Guidance about the standard for tenants of local authority and registered social landlords (RSLs).

The rules social landlords must follow to make sure the way they allocate houses is fair.