Social housing

  1. Heat Networks Delivery Plan: Review Report 2024

    The Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 requires that the HNDP is reviewed every two years, and that Scottish Ministers prepare a report of our progress towards meeting the provisions of the Act and other supporting policies . This document fulfils the requirement to review and report on the HNDP.

  2. Scottish Discretionary Housing Payment: guidance manual

    Discretionary Housing Payment guidance manual for local authorities in Scotland, for use from 1 April 2024, issued by Scottish Ministers.

  3. Housing affordability study: Findings report

    A qualitative research study exploring experiences and understanding of housing affordability among social housing and private rental tenants in Scotland

  4. Rented sector reform: landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire - analysis report

    Analysis of responses to the landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire on proposals for rented sector reform.

  5. Rented sector reform: landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire - analysis of email responses

    Analysis of email responses received in relation to the landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire on proposals for rented sector reform.

  6. Housing Review Group: strategic review of output

    The Housing Review Group was established in June 2023 to explore how to maximise opportunities to increase affordable housing supply or to re-balance provision through the use of existing housing supply. This report acts as a summary of its findings.

  7. Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach

    Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.

  8. Rent Adjudication (Temporary Modifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 – Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

    Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the Rent Adjudication (Temporary Modifications) (Scotland) Regulations 2024.

  9. The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022: report -1 October to 31 December 2023

    This report to the Scottish Parliament on the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 covers the period 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023. It provides a review of the status and operation of the remaining provisions in part 1.

  10. Ending Homelessness Together Monitor: strategic outcomes and indicators 2024

    The Ending Homelessness Together (EHT) Monitor will measure the impact of the EHT action plan and demonstrate whether and where we are making progress toward ending homelessness in Scotland. The Monitor provides a reporting framework to measure progress on 10 structural and strategic outcomes.

  11. Measuring Impact Task and Finish Group: final report and recommendations

    This report was produced by the Measuring Progress Task and Finish Group. It provides the background and context for a new framework to measure the impact of the Ending Homelessness Together action plan and includes recommendations on how to implement it effectively in the short-medium term.

  12. Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview

    This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.

  13. Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation

    We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.

  14. Housing Cladding Remediation (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment - easy read

    Easy read version of the business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  15. Housing Cladding Remediation (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment - easy read

    Easy read version of the children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  16. Scottish Household Survey 2022: Key Findings

    Selected findings from the 2022 Scottish Household Survey, organised by topic area.

  17. Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Statistics: Scottish Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure 1997-98 to 2022-23 (near actuals) & 2023-24 (budgeted estimates)

    This official statistics publication reports council housing income and expenditure. Trends are 1997-98 to 2022-23 (near actuals) to 2023-24 (budgeted estimates).

  18. Social housing net zero standard consultation: island communities impact assessment

    Island communities impact assessment for the consultation on a new Social Housing Net Zero Standard in Scotland.

  19. Heat in buildings - multiple ownership mixed use buildings: energy retrofit possibilities

    Scotland has many buildings which have multiple owners and mixed uses. This report categorises those buildings further and identifies potential solutions to decarbonise their heat supply and improve energy efficiency, in line with the heat in buildings strategy.

  20. Tenements Short Life Working Group – energy efficiency and zero emissions heating: final report

    The Tenements Short Life Working Group present their recommendations to the Scottish Government on the best approach for decarbonising the heat supply of tenement buildings and achieving a good level of energy efficiency, in line with commitments in the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

  21. Social housing net zero standard consultation: interim equality impact assessment

    Interim equality impact assessment for the consultation on a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.

  22. Social housing net zero standard consultation: Fairer Scotland duty assessment

    Fairer Scotland duty impact assessment for the consultation on a new social housing net zero standard in Scotland.

  23. Social housing net zero standard consultation: business regulatory impact assessment

    A partial business regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) to set out potential impacts of the social housing net zero standard proposals.

  24. Plana Gnìomh airson Taigheadas ann an Sgìrean Dùthchail is Eileanach

    Tha am plana seo a’ stèidheachadh ghnìomhan a nì cinnteach gum bi cothrom aig daoine ann an sgìrean dùthchail is eileanach air taigheadas fìor mhath, aig prìsean reusanta agus prìsean na margaidh, gus an urrainn dhaibh a bhith a’ fuireach is ag obair agus a’ soirbheachadh sna sgìrean sin.

  25. Rural and islands housing action plan: business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA)

    Impact assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan.

  26. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Fairer Scotland Duty Summary Report

    Fairer Scotland Duty Summary Report for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan.

  27. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA)

    Island Communities Impact Assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan

  28. Rural and islands housing: action plan

    This plan sets out action so that people in rural and island areas have access to the high quality affordable and market housing to enable them to live, work and thrive. It supports our commitment to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, of which 10% will be in rural and island areas.

  29. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA)

    Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan

  30. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA): Results

    Equalities Impact Assessment Results for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan

  31. The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022: report to the Scottish Parliament - 1 June to 30 September 2023

    This report on the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 covers the period 1 June 2023 to 30 September 2023. It provides a review of the status and operation of the remaining provisions in Part 1.

  32. Scottish Housing Market Review Q3 2023

    Quarterly bulletin collating a range of previously published statistics on the latest trends in the Scottish housing market.

  33. Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023

    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.

  34. New deal for tenants - rented sector reform proposals: consultation

    Background for tenants and landlords who wish to respond to our landlord and tenant engagement questionnaire on rented sector reform, which is asking for views on some of the details of the proposals.

  35. Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (Conservation Bodies and Rural Housing Bodies) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Order 2023: BRIA

    This final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) supports the Title Conditions (Scotland) 2003 (Conservation Bodies and Rural Housing Bodies) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2023.

  36. Homelessness Statistics, 2022-23

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  37. Fire alarm standard - alarms for deaf and deafblind people: guidance

    Guidance for the new fire alarms standard for deaf and deafblind people, as well as Health and Social Care Partnerships and providers.

  38. National Islands Plan review: consultation

    We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.

  39. Scottish Housing Market Review: Q2 2023

    Quarterly bulletin collating a range of statistics on the Scottish housing market, such as house prices and transactions, rental trends, cost and availability of finance, etc.

  40. National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023

    Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.

  41. Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation summary

    A summary version of the consultation paper relating to the review of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide, and the introduction of a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through changes to building standards and guidance.

  42. Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation

    This consultation aims to improve housing accessibility through the review of Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide and by introducing a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through updates to building standards and guidance.

  43. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: programme pipeline update - March 2023

    This pipeline provides information relating to key major infrastructure programmes with an investment of £20 million or more included at Annex D of our Infrastructure Investment Plan, published in February 2021.

  44. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2022 to 2023

    Second annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines the progress made in relation to the Plan’s three themes during the last year as well as key delivery achievements and activity planned for the coming year.

  45. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023

    The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.

  46. Satisfactory fire and carbon monoxide detection: tolerable standard guidance

    Guidance relating to the Tolerable Standard on satisfactory fire detection and satisfactory carbon monoxide detection.

  47. Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 - 2nd proposed extension: statement of reasons

    We have prepared this Statement of Reasons to set out why The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (Amendment of Expiry Date) Regulations 2023 should be made.

  48. New dementia strategy for Scotland: Everyone's Story

    The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change. This strategy was developed in collaboration with people with lived experience and our wider partners. It is the culmination of eight months of engagement with people across Scotland, focussed on how we improve delivery

  49. Scottish social housing charter: Gaelic translation

    Gaelic translation of the Charter which helps to improve the quality and value of services provided by social landlords in Scotland. It sets the standards and outcomes that all social landlords should aim to achieve when performing their housing activities.

  50. Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: consultation

    We are seeking views on this draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods to support the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).

  51. Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - draft guidance consultation: impact assessment report update

    The impact assessment report update relates to the consultation on our draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods, produced to support the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).

  52. Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings

    A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.

  53. Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start

    This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.

  54. Welcome to Scotland: a guide for Service personnel and their families - updated 2023

    Welcome to Scotland is a guide to support service personnel and their families upon their move to Scotland. Due to the moving nature of service personnel and their families they can be transferred to different bases. This booklet gives key information on what to expect when moving to Scotland.

  55. Scottish Housing Market Review Q1 2023

    Scottish housing market bulletins collating a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions.

  56. National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022

    The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.

  57. Housing Statistics for Scotland Quarterly Update: New Housebuilding and Affordable Housing Supply (published 28 March 2023)

    A summary of activity in new build housing, affordable housing and long term empty properties and second homes in Scotland.

  58. Scottish Parliament approves 3% rent cap

    Emergency protections for tenants extended.

  59. Housing Statistics for Scotland Quarterly Update: New Housebuilding and Affordable Housing Supply (published 24 January 2023)

    A summary of activity in new build housing, affordable housing and long term empty properties and second homes in Scotland.

  60. Protections for tenants extended

    Minister confirms intention to cap rents at 3%.

  61. Agreement on social rents for 2023-24

    Landlords announce plans for average increases.

  62. Scottish Social Housing Charter November 2022

    The Charter helps to improve the quality and value of services provided by social landlords in Scotland. It sets the standards and outcomes that all social landlords should aim to achieve when performing their housing activities.

  63. Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post 2020 (EESSH2) review: interim guidance for social landlords

    Sets out early action guidance for social landlords during the review of the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing post 2020 (EESSH2) until a new standard is established.

  64. Tenant Protection Act becomes law

    Rents frozen and evictions prevented.

  65. Providing homes for displaced people from Ukraine

    Funding allocation to increase housing supply.

  66. Emergency protections for tenants

    Bill to freeze rents and safeguard against evictions.

  67. Accessing help for cost of living

    New website provides ‘one stop shop’ for advice and information.

  68. Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government

    Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.

  69. Affordable Housing Supply Programme: process and procedures MHDGN 2020/02

    This Guidance Note, which supersedes MHDGN 2019/03 and details the process for planning the delivery of the majority of grant-funded homes through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme, has only been updated to replace a web link in section 1.4.

  70. Housing Statistics 2020 & 2021: Key Trends Summary

    Annual statistics up to 31 March 2021 on total new housing supply in Scotland across all sectors, along with information on various elements of local authority housing such as stock, lettings, house sales, evictions, housing lists, and housing for older people and people with disabilities.

  71. Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26

    Best Start, Bright Futures.

  72. Investment in tackling child poverty

    Supporting low income households.

  73. Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund - development funding invitation

    Information and guidance notes for the Social Housing Net Zero - Development Funding Invitation.

  74. Pre-pandemic wealth inequality remained high

    Official Statistics published

  75. Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey

    Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.

  76. A new deal for tenants

    Views sought on plans to deliver fairer rented sector.

  77. Quarterly Housing Statistics, December 2021

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  78. Grants for tenants in rent arrears

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

  79. Scotland Welcome Pack for British Nationals (Overseas) from Hong Kong

    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.

  80. Affordable homes funding

    Increased funding commitment for local authority areas.

  81. Protecting tenants during pandemic

    Landlords reaffirm commitment to avoiding evictions.

  82. More than 100,000 affordable homes delivered

    Milestone on path to fairer Scotland.

  83. A new standard for housing

    Ensuring equal quality of homes.

  84. Action on rented homes

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

  85. Housing Revenue Account (HRA) statistics: local authority housing income and expenditure 1997-1998 to 2019-2020 (near actuals) and 2020-2021 (budgeted estimates)

    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.

  86. Eviction ban extended

    Extension to protect tenants.

  87. Christmas eviction ban introduced

    Six week temporary halt to protect tenants

  88. Improved fire safety for new flats and social homes

    Changes to sprinkler regulations.

  89. Increased funding commitment for affordable homes

    Greater certainty for housing providers.

  90. Coronavirus (COVID-19): social housing statutory and regulatory targets - letter from the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning

    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

  91. Emergency funding to prevent homelessness

    Call for UK Government to provide support.

  92. Action needed to help renters

    UK government urged to strengthen social security system.

  93. Extra funding to support tenants

    £5 million for Discretionary Housing Payments.

  94. Tenants to be given extra protection

    Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.

  95. More homes available

    Increase in the number of affordable homes delivered.

  96. Welfare reform - housing and social security: second follow-up paper

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

  97. Fairer Scotland Action Plan

    Low income households helped through targeted support.

  98. Social housing to be more energy efficient

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

  99. Short-term lets

    Consultation responses back regulation.

  100. Scottish Council Housing Income and Expenditure 2018-19 (actuals) and 2019-20 (estimates)

    An official statistics publication for Scotland.

  101. Making homes safer

    £13 million to improve safety standards in social housing.

  102. Protecting against homelessness

    £1.5 million for social landlords to work with families.

  103. Scottish Secure and Short Scottish Secure Tenancies: guidance for social landlords

    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.

  104. Practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing and other supported domestic accommodation: consultation

    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.

  105. Improved energy efficiency standards reducing bills

    Social landlords lead the way.

  106. Energy efficiency grants for social landlords

    Extra funding to make homes warmer and promote carbon reduction.

  107. Number of new build homes completed tops 20,000 for the first time in a decade

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  108. More affordable homes completed

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

  109. Short Scottish Secure Tenancies for antisocial behaviour and miscellaneous changes: statutory guidance for social landlords

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

  110. Streamlined eviction process - criminal or antisocial behaviour: statutory guidance for social landlords

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

  111. Short Scottish Secure Tenancy for homeowners: guidance for social landlords

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

  112. Help for affordable homes

    Extra funding for councils.

  113. Social Tenants in Scotland, 2017

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.  

  114. Social housing allocations in Scotland: practice guide

    Guidance on allocating homes in the social rented sector.

  115. £40m charitable bonds funding for affordable homes

    Investment to help deliver ambitious affordable housing target.

  116. Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH): guidance for social landlords (revised February 2019)

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

  117. Freedom of information: extension of coverage to registered social landlords - EQIA

    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.

  118. Freedom of information: extension of coverage to registered social landlords - BRIA

    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.

  119. Freedom of Information: extension of coverage to registered social landlords - consultation response

    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.

  120. More homes for Scotland

    Funding increase will help deliver affordable housing. 

  121. Supporting asylum seekers

    Funding for housing services.

  122. More homes for Scotland

    Affordable housing programme on target at halfway point.

  123. Affordable housing approvals up 14% to 11,680 in latest year

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  124. Impact of UK Government welfare cuts

    New report highlights effects on housing. 

  125. Building a fairer Scotland

    £756 million investment in affordable housing.   

  126. Discretionary Housing Payments

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  127. £15 million for affordable housing

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

  128. Life for people in Scotland in 2016

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

  129. Building and fire safety working group: work programme

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

  130. Ministerial Working Group on building and fire safety

    Third meeting held.

  131. Ministerial Working Group on building and fire safety

    Third meeting held.

  132. £10 million for affordable housing

    Investment for homes in the Highlands

  133. New statistical publication - Social Tenants in Scotland, 2015

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  134. Scottish Flexibilities for Universal Credit

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

  135. Funding for housing projects

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

  136. Scotland gets low-carbon cosy

    More renewable heat than ever before.

  137. Homelessness in Scotland decreases

    Homeless applications also reduced.

  138. Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published

    A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  139. Affordable homes target exceeded by 10%

    Scotland leads way in UK.

  140. Scottish Housing Quality Standard: guidance for social landlords

    Technical guidance for social landlords relating to housing standards.

  141. Joint Housing Delivery Plan for Scotland

    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.

  142. Social housing allocations: a practice guide

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

  143. Scottish Housing Quality Standard: guidance for tenants of social landlords

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

  144. Housing allocations: ensuring fairness

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

  145. Successful tenant participation: guidance

    Good practice advice and support for tenants groups, individual tenants, councils and housing association staff.

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