Housing policy
Through our advocacy and influencing activity, we strive to bring about structural change. We want to make sure there’s a safe, affordable and secure home for everyone who needs one.
We are 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.
Homelessness statistics
Latest facts and figures about homelessness in Scotland
Housing policy library
Reports, briefings, consultation responses and evidence for Scottish Parliament committees
Local manifestos
Calls to action for political parties in Scotland’s four largest cities
Policy advocacy priorities
How we influence and advocate for changes to legislation, policy and practice
Scottish Empty Homes Partnership
Empty homes can be a burden on communities and are a wasted resource at a time when Scotland needs more homes.
The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership is funded by the Scottish Government and hosted by Shelter Scotland. It exists to encourage Scotland’s approximately 46,000 privately-owned long-term empty homes to be brought back into use.
At a time of a housing emergency, every home matters.
