Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing

Scotland confirms record investment in affordable housing but sector warns its not enough

The Scottish government has confirmed it will invest a record £4.1bn of public money in funding affordable housebuilding over the next four years, but sector bodies warn the planned package will not be enough to meet the country’s housing need

Scottish budget sees record investment in affordable housing

Lennystan, Shutterstock THE Scottish Government has announced over £5 billion to tackle the climate emergency, £4.3 billion in transport funding, and a record investment in affordable homes in its 2026-27 budget. Finance minister Shona Robison revealed a total of £926 million in 2026-27 will be invested in affordable housing to continue progress towards the target of delivering 110,000 homes by 2032. Over the next four years, the Scottish Govern…