We want all our people to live in the right homes, in great places, with access to any support services they need. Our Local Housing Strategy (LHS) tells you how we hope to achieve this ambition.
We have made every attempt to ensure that the documents on this page are fully accessible. However, if you require a printed version, please email the Tenant Participation Team or call 01294 324869.
Local Housing Strategy 2023 to 2028
Our Local Housing Strategy 2023 to 2028 was developed through a process of research and consultation and approved by Cabinet in June 2023. A web friendly publication and associated appendices is being developed and will be uploaded to this page when available.
Housing Need & Demand Assessment
Housing Need & Demand Assessments must be assessed by the Scottish Government and, to be valid, designated as 'robust and credible'. This is the foundation on which all Local Housing Strategies are built. Find the most recent assessment below:
North Ayrshire Housing Need and Demand Assessment 2020 (PDF 2.23mb)
Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP)
Our Strategic Housing Investment Plan (often called 'the SHIP') sets out the affordable housing investment priorities within North Ayrshire to help achieve the strategic outcomes in the Local Housing Strategy. This is reviewed annually and you can find the most recent Plan below:
Strategic Housing Investment Plan 2023 to 2028 (PDF, 1.4mb)
Statement of Intent
The Council is committed to attracting funding for the benefit of local residents.
The Statement of Intent (PDF, 157kb) outlines how the Council intends to access funding through the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Flexible Eligibility mechanism.
