To approve North Yorkshire Council’s Rent Setting Policy, which sets out a clear and transparent county-wide approach to setting the rent charged for its Social Rent, Affordable Rent and Shared Ownership properties as a landlord. The policy clarifies the statutory and regulatory obligations which the Council will follow and ensure that a fair and consistent approach is adopted across all housing management areas.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Effect on communities;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/02/2026
Decision due: 8 Apr 2026 by Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing
Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development
Contact: Imogen Downie, Housing Policy and Strategy Officer Email: imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk Email: imogen.downie@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation will be undertaken through targeted engagement with internal officers?and?tenants. Internal services will be consulted to review the draft?policy, assess operational impacts?and ensure compliance?with legislative requirements.?In addition, feedback will be gathered from tenants on the readability and clarity of the policy, as well as any decision points to which they can contribute.
Consultees
Housing Management??
Internal Officers??
Legal Services??
Tenants