We're carrying out our ambitious Housing Delivery Programme to increase the number of affordable homes in the city.
In addition to this, we work with a range of housing developers and registered partners, housing associations, to provide new, affordable housing across York.
From 2018 to 2023 there have been 411 additional affordable homes completed by the council’s partner registered providers.
This can include housing for people who have:
- a disability
- addiction or substance misuse issues
- other specific needs
You need to be registered with us to be considered for any affordable housing development, for rent or for sale, in York.
Current affordable housing developments
The council’s New Local Plan includes provision for significant increases in affordable homes.
Affordable housing is currently being built by registered providers across the York area.
Germany Beck
- Total affordable homes: 267
- Current status: Larage phased development, construction underway. Initial phases complete
Former Civil Service Club
- Total affordable homes: 81
- Current status: Construction underway. Initial homes completed
Bootham Crescent
- Total affordable homes: 18
- Current status: Construction underway. Initial homes completed
Cocoa Works - Former Nestle Factory
- Total affordable homes: 80
- Current status: Construction underway
Cocoa Works - Former Nestle site, new build homes
- Total affordable homes: 110
- Current status: Planning permission in place
Derwenthorpe final phase
- Total affordable homes: 8
- Current status: Planning permission in place
Eastfield Lane, Dunnington
- Total affordable homes: 23
- Current status: Planning permission in place
Former Gas Works Heworth Green
- Total affordable homes: 40
- Current status: Planning permission in place
Housing Delivery Programme
We're committed to creating 600 new homes through this programme of which at least 40% will be affordable.
Our current Lowfield Green site is 40% affordable homes – a mix of social rented and shared ownership homes.
Duncombe Square and Burnholme Green sites will be 60% affordable.
Ordnance Lane and Willow House will be 100% affordable.
Read more about the Housing Delivery Programme.
Affordable homes statistics
See information on the number of affordable houses completed each year in York.