Communities and rural affordable housing
Rural affordable housing means homes local people can afford to rent or buy in rural communities. These could be rented at below-market rents. Or they could be part-owned, through shared ownership for example. It helps ensure rural areas remain places where people can live, work and stay connected.
Why does Hampshire need it?
Renting or buying a home in rural areas of Hampshire is generally expensive. As a result, many people struggle to afford their housing.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Action Hampshire works with rural communities in growing the number of affordable homes.
Interested to see what this looks like in practice?
See how Odiham has benefitted from 12 new affordable homes.
Who benefits from rural affordable housing?
Rural affordable housing benefits the whole community. For example:
- Younger people can afford to stay close to friends and family.
- Local people living in overcrowded homes, or those looking to downsize, can find housing which better suits their needs.
- Essential workers, such as teachers, care workers and plumbers, can afford to live in the communities they serve.
- Local shops, pubs and services are more likely to thrive when more people can live and spend locally.
How can we help your community?
We support communities at every stage of delivering rural affordable housing, including:
- Helping your community evidence local housing need, including through Parish Housing Profiles and Housing Need Surveys.
- Supporting community engagement and consultation events.
- Supporting you to identify and select a suitable housing association partner
Come along to our Roots and Roofs event!
Find out more about the support we can offer to your community, hear from experts and ask questions about Rural Affordable Housing.
Join us on Thursday 9 July at 10:30, Northbrook Hall, Micheldever.
How can you find out more?
We'd love to discuss your ideas and explore how we can help. Please contact housing@actionhampshire.org