Figures from the Scottish Government show the number of affordable homes completed under the Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) in 2025 dropped by 25% compared to 2024.

The Scottish Government committed to build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032. Almost five years in only 32,479 have been built, with the promise in the comprehensive spending review of only 36,000 more by 2030.

New analysis of the figures by Shelter Scotland shows that 41,521 homes would need to be delivered in the final two years to meet the target – making it highly unlikely they will deliver on this promise.

Shelter Scotland Director Alison Watson said: “Once again, social housebuilding remains too little, too slow, too late for the tens of thousands of people impacted by the housing emergency.

“The Scottish Government pledged 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, 70% of which should be for social rent. Our new analysis shows they are on course to break that promise, which means housing need will continue to grow.

“No party has put forward a credible plan to deliver the homes Scotland needs, meaning politicians of all parties are planning for more people to be pushed into homelessness. We need new money and a new approach. Failing to act will cost families and taxpayers more, with local authorities forced to make more cuts to fund temporary housing.

“The equation is simple, whoever forms the next government must commit to building the 15,693 social homes every year that Scotland needs. It is a political choice. We can’t afford not to invest in Scotland’s future. Change is only possible if voters demand it.”