Housing strategy and policy
Affordable Housing Enabling Grant Fund Scheme
In line with Buckinghamshire Council’s Housing Strategy to deliver 500+ new affordable homes annually, we are seeking to utilise funds accrued through the planning system to ‘fill the gaps’ for those cohorts where the market is unable to accommodate their requirements, by inviting organisations to bid for this funding to enable innovative housing projects.
If you wish to request further information or view the full prospectus, which contains our objectives, requirements and the full application process, please email [email protected].
The initial bid round is expected to run until 30 May 2025.
Housing Strategy 2024 to 2029 - The strategy emphasises the importance of affordable, accessible, and appropriate new housing.
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2022 to 2025 and evidence base. This strategy provides an overview of the Council's work to prevent and relieve homelessness and rough sleeping.
Buckinghamshire Council Housing Allocations Policy October 2024 - this is the policy underpinning the allocation of social housing.
Bucks Tenancy Strategy - this strategy was adopted by the former district councils in Buckinghamshire, as required by the Localism Act 2011. Registered Providers must have regard to the strategy when they are letting accommodation in the Bucks Council area. We will be updating this policy soon.
Affordable housing related planning policies - this includes links to Local Plans, Supplementary Planning Documents, the First Homes Position Statement
Housing Improvement and Adaptations Policy - this policy sets out how the council provides Disabled Facilities Grants and other assistance to support people to remain safe and independent in their homes.