Open consultation

Consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 2 July 2025

Applies to England

Summary

A reformed Decent Homes Standard will establish the minimum housing standards that tenants in both social and private rented sectors can expect from their landlords.

This consultation closes at
11:45pm on 10 September 2025

Consultation description

The consultation aims to update the Decent Homes Standard which currently applies to social housing. The new standard will also apply to privately rented housing. Every tenant deserves a home that is safe, warm, and decent. The reformed Decent Homes Standard will set out clearly what tenants should expect from their landlords and when it will be implemented.

Documents

Consultation on a reformed Decent Homes Standard for social and privately rented homes

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Decent Homes Standard Interim Impact Assessment

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Published 2 July 2025