Summary
We are seeking views on a new Direction to the Regulator of
Social Housing in relation to social housing rent policy from 1
April 2026.
This consultation closes at
11:45pm on 23 December 2024
Consultation description
We are seeking views on a draft Direction to the Regulator of
Social Housing. The Direction would require the Regulator to set
a regulatory standard on rents that will apply to Registered
Providers of social housing.
This encompasses:
- Private Registered Providers (including housing associations
that are Private Registered Providers)
- Local authority Registered Providers (such as local
authorities with retained housing stock)
Section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 gives the
Secretary of State the power to direct the Regulator of Social
Housing to set a standard on rent, and about the content of that
standard. Once issued, a Direction is binding on the Regulator.
We propose to use this power to issue a new Direction to the
Regulator on rent. The proposed Direction has been published
alongside this consultation.
Documents
Future social housing rent
policy
Annex A: Draft rent
direction
Annex B: Draft policy statement
on rents for social housing
Ways to respond
Respond online
or
Email to:
socialhousingrents@communities.gov.uk
