SFHA responds to building safety levy consultation
SFHA has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the introduction of a Buildings Safety Levy.
SFHA has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the introduction of a Buildings Safety Levy.
SFHA has submitted a response to the Scottish Government consultation on the introduction of a new tax in Scotland - the Buildings Safety Levy (BSL).
This proposed levy would be applied as an additional charge on new residential development, to be paid by housebuilders. Revenue raised through the tax would support the Scottish Government’s work to remediate cladding in existing residential buildings. The proposals are similar to those being proposed for the rest of the UK.
It is proposed that affordable housing delivered through the Scottish Government’s Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) should not be subject to the levy.
SFHA supports the introduction of a Building Safety Levy, which we believe is a fair way to generate revenue to fund the Scottish Government’s cladding remediation programme – alongside Barnett consequentials and direct remediation by developers.
Key elements of our response:
You can view our full response here