Community Homes on the Map

The Community Homes on the Map Enabler Hub provides face-to-face support to local groups who want to provide community led housing. The Hub offers peer support, technical support, links with specialist suppliers and advice on best practice sharing.

Community Homes on the Map has moved into phase two with full hub funding until March 2021. The hub is based in County Durham, managed through Durham Commuity Action, and provides community led housing support to Sunderland, South Tyneside, Gateshead and County Durham.

What is Community Led Housing?

Community led housing is where local people join together to look at housing issues in their local area
This starts with the community identifying what is needed, such as there aren’t enough starter homes for people to buy, there are too many empty properties or that there aren’t enough affordable homes to rent
The community can then play a leading role in solving these housing problems by exploring the needs of their community and helping to provide new homes in the area.

How the hub can help

Give you advice on how to set up a community led housing group
Help you find the right people in your area to join the project
Help you access funding and support for the project
Link you with our teams and partners who will be able to offer advice on your project and help you meet our community’s needs