Mission
As a member-based Community Interest Company, our mission is to provide good quality housing with income-based rent for low-income households.
Key principles:
- Improving environmental sustainability
- Fighting poverty
- Tackling economic inequality
- Supporting co-operation
Community
Brighton and Hove Community Housing CIC is a not-for-profit, member-based community interest company.
Policies are set by members and directors implement them.
BHC Housing CIC will seek funding from members and local residents in exchange for community bonds with a modest rate of interest
Privacy agreement
Property
Objectives for the properties include:
- Renewable energy production
- Low energy fittings and appliances
- Heat insulation and extraction
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Rain water usage and water efficiency
- Communal facilities
- Cycle facilities
- Enhanced fire and flood protection
- Noise insulation
- Wildlife support
- Wheelchair access/functionality throughout
- Spacious private residences
Tenants
Benefits for tenants include:
- Low rent
- Long tenancies
- Single payment for all charges
- Progressive charging structure
- Co-operative management
