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Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 information

Information for housing providers about funding for development of affordable housing through the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036.

All homes delivered under the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 need to start by 31 March 2036 and complete by 31 March 2039.

Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036

Apply for grants from SAHP 2026 to 2036

You can now apply for grants from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 through the Strategic Partnership and Continuous Market Engagement (CME) funding routes.

Applications through the Strategic Partnership funding route will close on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Affordable Housing Grants Service

After applying for grants from SAHP 2026 to 2036

Programme documentation

Rules and procedures

The Capital Funding Guide (CFG) contains the rules and procedures for all providers delivering affordable housing through one of Homes England’s affordable homes programmes.

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Updates to this page

Published 7 November 2025
Last updated 24 February 2026 show all updates
  1. Guidance updated to show bids for grant from the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 can now be made for both CME and Strategic Partnership funding routes.

  2. Guidance has been updated to show when bidding through both CME and Strategic Partnership funding routes will open.

  3. Information has been added to make clear the current status of the programme and when bids can be made for funding.

  4. Added links to guidance on bidding for funding as a Strategic Partnership and bidding for funding using the Continuous Market Engagement (CME) route.

  5. Links to example Grant Agreements have been added.

  6. First published.