EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (Assistance to Registered Social Landlords and Other Persons) (Grants) Regulations 2004 (“the 2004 Regulations”). The 2004 Regulations provide the mechanics for several grant schemes that are operated by local authorities.
Regulation 2 and Schedule 1 amend the 2004 Regulations to replace provision for GRO for Owner Occupation grants with provision for Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) grants. Regulation 3 makes saving provision in respect of GRO for Owner Occupation Grants that have been approved before these Regulations come into force. PSR grant may be made available to private developers, housing trusts and non registered housing associations, to provide flats or houses for owner occupation in areas where they are in short supply.
Regulation 2 and Schedule 2 amend the 2004 Regulations to add provision for Innovation and Investment Fund (IIF) grants. They provide that IIF grant is only available to Registered Social Landlords and their subsidiaries. Its purpose is to assist with providing, improving, adapting and repairing affordable housing.
Regulation 2(5) amends provisions relating to HAG grants, to replace references to “performance grading” with provision that reflects changes made to the oversight of Registered Social Landlords by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010. Regulation 4 makes transitional provision in this regard.