New council homes for Kingston
Why are we building new homes?
Kingston needs more affordable homes for local residents - as many cannot currently afford to rent or buy in the borough.
With nearly 4,000 on our waiting list for a council home, it is imperative that we build new sustainable, affordable housing to add to our existing council housing stock. And with an ageing population and an ongoing climate emergency, it is just as vital that any new homes are built with sustainability and accessibility at their heart.
There are also 1000 families in temporary housing in our borough, and we have ambitious plans to end rough sleeping in Kingston by 2024. This is set out in our Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy - and alongside early intervention and partnership working, suitable housing in the borough plays a key role in this.