Community Impact Bucks is the independent charity which provides comprehensive support services to other charities, community groups, social enterprises and rural organisations throughout Buckinghamshire. It is also the Volunteer Centre for Buckinghamshire, helping members of the public to get involved in community activity. How can we help you today?

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Who is eligible for Rural Housing

Who is eligible for Rural Affordable Housing? 

The homes are built for people who cannot afford to buy or rent properties in their parish on the open market. 'Local people' considered for affordable housing include:

  • People who have been permanently resident within the parish for at least three years, or
  • People who are permanently employed in the parish, or
  • People who have a LOCAL connection to the parish (i.e. any family associations and/or any periods of permanent residence in the parish not amounting to three years immediately prior to the allocation. 

Examples of 'local' people who maybe in housing need are those:

  • In accommodation tied to their jobs,
  • With insecure tenancies (such as assured short-hold tenancies),
  • Living in dwellings which are in a bad state of repair,
  • Living with family or friends,
  • Living in a house which is unsuitable for them,
  • Living away from the village (with a connection to the parish),
  • Overcrowded households,
  • Families forced to live apart because of a lack of suitable accommodation,
  • Working in the area but unable to buy or rent privately.