Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Fund converting vacant Public & Commercial Buildings into Affordable Housing
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to identify vacant public and commercial buildings and fund their conversion into affordable housing which prioritises homeless people, young people leaving care and low-income families, so empty buildings help communities instead of standing unused.
Thousands of public and commercial buildings in the UK sit empty while homelessness rises and families live in temporary accommodation. We believe converting these buildings into affordable housing is faster, cheaper, and greener than new builds. It could provide safe, permanent homes, support communities, and ensure public assets are used to help those who need them most.
Timeline
| 15 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
15 Jan 2026
Closed
15 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.