Affordable Housing

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One of the key challenges of this plan is to deliver the right type of new homes needed in Southampton as well as the right number to meet the city’s housing targets. There is a relatively low level of home ownership in Southampton compared to the national average, with only half of dwellings being owner occupied and a quarter are privately rented. The affordability of housing remains a key issue for the city and one the Council is trying to address as part of its own programme of affordable homes delivery on its own land.  

This policy seeks to deliver a range of affordable homes through the planning process as part of new development including rented homes and affordable home ownership. The policy also sets out a requirement for First Homes in line with Government policy.