EDINBURGH has seen the most ever completions of affordable homes delivered in a single year since its affordable housing supply programme began in 2007.
In 2025/26, 1,473 houses were completed or purchased for sale – beating the City of Edinburgh Council‘s target of 1,368. Further to this, 994 homes were approved for construction and work commenced at 1,004 sites.
Almost £74 million was spent on affordable housing in the last financial year, surpassing the previous high figure of £55 million spent in a single financial year since the programme was introduced in 2007.
Councillor Tim Pogson, housing, homelessness, and fair work convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, said, “These figures are extremely encouraging, and demonstrate the progress being made towards meeting the huge demand for housing in Edinburgh. An enormous amount of planning and collaboration goes into delivering homes on this scale, so I’d like to thank officers and partners for coming together to achieve this.
“Of course, the capital is still under significant pressure, with many living with housing need. However, I’m confident that with smart investment and partnership working we’ll continue to make real inroads into tackling these issues.”
