Low Cost Housing Scheme
We work with private developers to secure discounted sale
properties on new housing developments. The properties we negotiate
depend on the location of the development and the identified
housing need in that area. These properties are sold at between 90
- 70% of the full market value to qualifying applicants. The
properties are secured via a Section 106 Agreement (Town and
Country Planning Act 1990) and must remain in perpetuity.
Who can buy these properties?
Individuals must apply to the Council for these properties and
generally (please note this list is not exclusive) would need
to:
- demonstrate in financial terms that they
require the discount on the property in order to afford it,
and
- have a local connection to the parish,
ward or district.
Interested?
You must complete the Council's application form for Low Cost
Housing and be registered on their waiting list. Application forms
are available from; Housing Services, Carlisle City Council, Civic
Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
You can ask us to send you one by telephone 01228
817443, by e-mail: housing@carlisle.gov.uk
or you can download the Application Form below.
In addition to your application form, we will require the
following supporting information listed below. We may also
ask for further information depending on what is detailed in the
application form.
- Payslips (last two months)
- Evidence of savings (must be recent)
- Details of bank/building society statements from your current
account/s (last two months)
All information you provide will be treated as strictly
confidential.
For further information on any aspect of our Low Cost Housing
Scheme, please refer to our FAQ leaflet.