York and North Yorkshire Affordable Homes Standard

21 January 2026

The York and North Yorkshire Housing Partnership developed an affordable homes standard to improve the standard and consistency of the affordable homes secured through Section 106 agreements. It’s made up of ten commitments which cover space standards, energy efficiency, design quality, types of housing, and how homes can be adapted to people’s needs over time. All 23 housing association members and the two local authorities that make up the partnershi[ have committed to only building or acquiring homes that meet this standard.

In this case study, the York and North Yorkshire Housing Partnership explains how this standard developed.

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Who to speak to

Lizzi Hearn, External Affairs Manager