Homes England

Homes England funds capital works for affordable housing, including social rent, affordable rent, and shared ownership. They support specialist and supported housing for older people, disabled people, and those with complex needs, as well as homes for homeless individuals and families facing poverty. Their work also includes community-led housing, rural housing, and traveller pitches. Geographically, they focus on England, with a particular emphasis on areas outside London. The agency's programmes aim to maximise delivery of social and affordable homes, with a strong emphasis on homes for Social Rent. They also support an increase in council housebuilding, specialist and supported housing, community-led and rural housing. Regional priorities are set by Established Mayoral Strategic Authorities.

Homes England funds organisations only, including registered charities, community groups, and companies. They work in partnership with housing associations, local authorities, and community-led groups. The agency prioritises projects that address housing need and support sustainable communities, with a focus on social justice and levelling up. They welcome unsolicited applications. There is no religious restriction on who can apply.

Homes England does not fund revenue costs, core operational costs, or general charitable activities that are not directly related to housing or regeneration. They focus on capital works for affordable housing development.

Homes England provides grant funding to support the capital costs of developing affordable housing. Their programmes are multi-year in nature. They work by partnership and welcome unsolicited approaches. The agency's funding style is focused on capital investment for housing and regeneration projects.