Tenancy strategy

The tenancy strategy was approved by our Cabinet in October 2024. It is aimed at ensuring fair, sustainable, and effective management of social housing across West Northamptonshire.

Our strategy sets out clear guidelines for registered housing providers operating within the area, ensuring that housing policies support long-term community stability and meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

Key proposals

Key proposals in the strategy include:

• the use of lifetime tenancies enabling new tenants to ensure long-term housing security and encouraging stable and sustainable communities
• the use of fixed-term tenancies which will be used in exceptional circumstances to limit disruption to community cohesion
• the delivery of more social rent, particularly in the development of new homes to address poverty and improve the affordability of housing

The strategy will also focus on homeless prevention and tenancy sustainment, ensuring vulnerable residents receive the necessary support needed to avoid homelessness.

You can view the strategy below.

Last updated 18 December 2024