Guidance

Grant Agreement examples for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036

Examples of the terms and conditions for the most common providers and delivery models receiving grant funding under the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036.

From:
Homes England
Published
15 December 2025
Last updated
21 January 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

Documents

Example of a Registered Provider or Local Authority Grant Agreement for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036

PDF, 1.02 MB, 118 pages

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Example of a Consortium Grant Agreement for the Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036

PDF, 1.26 MB, 148 pages

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Details

These examples are for illustration purposes only.

Providers are encouraged to review the documents in full once the Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026 to 2036 opens for bids.

Unregistered Body, Strategic Partnerships, and Traveller Pitch grant agreement examples will follow.

A Grant Agreement is a standard contract between Homes England and all Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 providers. The issuing of individual contracts is handled by the Homes England Provider Services team.

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Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036

The Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026 to 2036 provides grant funding to support the capital costs of developing affordable housing for rent or sale in England (outside London).