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

The Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 provides grant funding to support the delivery of new social and affordable homes.

We expect to open for bidding through both CME and Strategic Partnership funding routes in February 2026.

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

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.

Programme documentation

Updates to this page

Published 7 November 2025
Last updated 21 January 2026 show all updates
  1. Information has been added to make clear the current status of the programme and when bids can be made for funding.

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

  3. Links to example Grant Agreements have been added.

  4. First published.