There are around 200 housing associations and housing co-operatives in Scotland registered with Communities Scotland providing a range of quality, affordable housing for rent. Some of these are local organisations while others are national organisations. They are often referred to as Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). Most RSLs are non-profit making organisations run by professional staff, but controlled by voluntary management committees.
Housing Associations get grants from the Government's national housing agency, Communities Scotland, towards the costs of building homes for rent or shared ownership. Nowadays housing associations are the main providers of new and affordable housing opportunities for local people in housing need.
In the Falkirk Council area a number of housing associations provide a range of different types of housing from mainstream to specialist housing for people with care and support needs. Each Housing Association has its own allocations policy.
Housing associations with properties in the Falkirk Council area are:
Abbeyfield Falkirk and District Society Ltd provides rented housing in Falkirk but is not a Registered Social Landlord.
More information about these housing associations and others can be found by visiting Housing association details|.