Question reference: S5W-31657
- Asked by: Andy Wightman, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Green Party
- Date lodged: 8 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by Kevin Stewart on 22 September 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has granted permission for any mid-market rents for units funded through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme to exceed the mid-point of market rent levels for the relevant Broad Rental Market Area.
Answer
All mid-market rented units funded through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme must meet rental affordability criteria at project approval and at first let. The Scottish Government has not given permission for any units to exceed the mid-point of market rent levels for the relevant Broad Rental Market Area.