Closed consultation Consultation on a Revised Decent Homes Standard by the Department for Communities

Summary

The Department has drafted proposals for the revised Decent Homes Standard, which is the standard that all social housing is required to meet. This document sets out the proposals for consideration, ensuring tenants live in a safe, warm and affordable home.

Documents

• Proposals for the Review of the Decent Homes Standard consultation Adobe PDF (2 MB)
• Proposals for the Review of the Decent Homes Standard consultation - Easy Read Adobe PDF (10 MB)
• Decent Homes Standard - current version - summary table Adobe PDF (233 KB)
• Decent Homes Standard - revised version - summary table Adobe PDF (162 KB)
• Decent Homes Standard - revised version - summary table - Easy Read Adobe PDF (6 MB)
• Proposals for the Review of the Decent Homes Standard consultation - Rural needs impact assessment Adobe PDF (195 KB)

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Consultation description

The Department welcomes comment on any aspects of this document. Interested parties are encouraged to make responses or contact the Department with any queries. Responses on the consultation are due by Wednesday 4 March 2026, which will be used to implement and publish the revised Decent Homes Standard in 2026.

Ways to respond

Consultation closed — responses are no longer being accepted.