Build 1.5 million homes
1.5 million new homes in England over the Parliament
Deadline
By the end of Parliament
Coverage
England
Baseline shown
275,600
9 Nov 2025
Latest evidence
437,900
20 Sep 2026
Progress evidence
Estimated net additional dwellings delivered since the start of Parliament
20 Sep 2026
437,900
29.2% of target level
This is MHCLG's published measure for progress towards the 1.5 million target. Estimates based partly on EPC lodgements are rounded and later replaced by annual net-additions statistics.
Evidence timeline
Commitments, government updates, official statistics and independent scrutiny remain visibly distinct.
Latest cumulative housing estimate
MHCLG estimated 392,400 net additional homes between the start of Parliament and 14 June 2026, using outturn and adjusted EPC data.
MHCLG
Housing investment set out in Spending Review
The Spending Review allocated multi-year housing and planning funding intended to support delivery.
HM Treasury
Housing commitment published
The Plan for Change set a commitment to build 1.5 million homes in England over the Parliament.
UK Government