London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36
Key information
About the programme
The Mayor has secured up to £11.7 billion to deliver the London Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which will run from 2026 to 2036.
The programme will support the delivery of thousands of new social and affordable homes across London, with the overall housing target for the programme to be confirmed after the initial bidding round.
Funding is available to deliver projects that can start on site by March 2036 and complete by March 2039.
What the programme supports
The Mayor is committed to delivering social rented homes, and at least 60 per cent of homes delivered under this programme are expected to be for social rent.
This programme will also support the delivery of social and affordable homes that meet the different needs of Londoners, by primarily funding the following affordable housing products:
- social rent
- shared ownership
- Intermediate rent, including Key Worker Living Rent
- London Living Rent.
Alongside these products, the GLA may fund a limited number of other affordable products, where these are permissible under programme parameters and where they support key Mayoral priorities. This includes, where appropriate, delivering Affordable Rent homes to support the delivery of supported and specialist housing and council-led acquisitions of temporary accommodation.
Projects funded through this programme must demonstrate that they are contributing to net additionality, delivering above and beyond what could be secured through the planning system alone.
Who can apply
The programme is open for bids from a wide range of organisations, seeking to deliver social and affordable housing in London. Eligible organisations include:
- local authorities
- registered providers (both not-for-profit and for-profit)
- unregistered bodies
- developers.
Organisations can apply individually or as part of a consortium and must be qualified as a GLA investment partner to receive funding.
Dates
The timetable below sets out the target timescales for bidding and assessment for the London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36.
These dates are subject to change and providers will be notified of any changes:
- funding guidance published: 7 November 2025
- the GLA satisfactorily completes the Competition Market Authority process (and therefore the programme is made): February 2026
- bidding opens: February 2026
- bidding closes: April 2026
Providers wishing to bid for funding for projects that are due to start on site in the first two quarters of 2026-27 should speak to their Area Manager about alternative ways to bid for funding.
How to apply
Details on how to submit a bid will be published on this page closer to the opening date in February 2026.
In the meantime, see the Get ready to apply section for guidance on eligibility, assessment criteria, and what to expect after submitting your bid.
If you're an existing GLA investment partner, please speak to your lead Area Manager about your proposal ideas.
If you're not currently a GLA investment partner, you can register your interest in bidding by emailing us.
Frequently asked questions
The GLA’s process for determining strategic partners is outlined in paragraphs 92–95 of the funding guidance. Strategic partners will be selected based on an assessment of indicative and named project bids. Following this assessment, providers will be grouped into four categories according to size and type, as set out in the guidance. Within these groups, providers delivering a higher number of social and affordable homes—above a threshold to be confirmed once bids are received—will be awarded strategic partner status.
We anticipate allocations to be announced in Summer 2026, but will continue to keep providers up-to-date with timelines.
Yes.
The GLA will not increase allocations in line with inflation over the course of the programme. Providers may wish to take into account inflation when submitting bids. Bids will be assessed against value for money, deliverability and strategic fit.
Bids for funding from the London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36 will be assessed on value for money, deliverability and strategic fit on a negotiated basis. There will not be set/fixed grant rates.
The GLA is working with MHCLG to identify how low-cost loans will be allocated and administered in London. Providers will be updated in due course.
No, you can bid and become an Investment Partner later (subject to completing the Investment Partner Qualification process). You cannot draw down funding until this process has been completed.
Get ready to apply
Prepare for your bid
Find more details on eligibility criteria, how to apply, what we assess and what to expect after you've applied.
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For questions about the funding programme or guidance, please get in touch.
Related documents
London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36 - Equality Impact Assessment
GLA statement on London Social and Affordable Homes Programme 2026-36
Update to the Accelerated Funding Route November 2025.
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