A safe, secure and affordable home for everyone
We're fighting for a better housing system that puts people first. One that delivers a new generation of quality social housing, and strengthens and delivers on people’s housing rights.
It's time for a change in housing policy, to give everyone in Scotland a safe, secure place to call home.
Delivering an end to Scotland’s housing emergency
The next Scottish Government must commit to a goal of reducing affordable housing need by the end of the next parliament. To do this, it must deliver the social homes and housing rights we need.
Our Housing Delivery Plan for Scotland details the actions that all parties need to prioritise after the 2026 Scottish election.
Read our delivery planThe housing emergency
Too many people in Scotland are becoming homeless because of the housing emergency.
19,004 households in temporary accommodation
10,715 children in temporary accommodation
2.3m people struggling with the condition, security, suitability or cost of their home
*Source: Scottish Government (Homelessness in Scotland: update to 31 March 2026 ) and YouGov data, commissioned by Shelter Scotland in 2025.
Read more about housing and homelessness in ScotlandRead about our advocacy and research work
Through our advocacy work, we develop the research and evidence that shows the devastating impact the housing emergency is having on our communities.