Rural Housing Week

Every year, Rural Housing Week highlights the many social and economic benefits of affordable housing to rural communities.

Rural Housing Week 2026

This year, Rural Housing Week will take place 6-10 July.

It is a moment for housing associations, local authorities, rural organisations and community partners to spotlight the vital role affordable housing plays in supporting and sustaining communities in rural areas across England. The week will showcase how genuinely affordable homes help people remain in the communities where they work and have family ties, while supporting local services, resilience and long-term economic growth.

We will explore the scale of need and the barriers to delivery in rural areas, and how housing providers, local and national leaders, rural communities and others can work together to overcome these. This is a great opportunity to highlight best practice on delivery, quality and sustainability of rural homes, and the wider social and economic benefits for rural communities.

Take a look some of the highlights from previous campaigns:

Rural Housing Week 2025

Rural Housing Week 2024

Rural Housing Week 2023

Rural Housing Week 2022