Affordable Housing
As well as being a landlord and providing various statutory housing functions, Perth & Kinross Council's Housing Service has a vital strategic role to play in the development of new affordable housing. The Council is required to produce a Local Housing Strategy which takes account of the area's unique pattern of housing types and sizes, needs and demands, costs and conditions.
What is Affordable Housing?
The Scottish Executive's Planning Advice Note (PAN) 74, describes five main types of affordable housing.
- Social Rented
- Shared Ownership
- Shared Equity
- Discounted Low Cost Sale
- Housing without Subsidy
As well as the social rented accommodation provided by the Council and Housing Associations, there are often opportunities for low cost home ownership. PAN 74 places a requirement on developers to make an affordable housing contribution on most sites and the extent of this contribution forms part of the planning permission granted for a site.
Low cost home ownership opportunities are usually targeted in some way using a priority purchase scheme.
If you are interested in receiving details of future low cost home ownership projects, click here and submit your details. You will be added to our list and we will notify you of any new opportunities in your area. In addition, you should complete a housing application form as the waiting list is often used as a starting point for marketing these opportunities. You can Request an application form here.
If you wish to speak to someone about any aspect of affordable housing, please contact us.
