A further £11.28 million has been earmarked for housing investment across the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area, with the new funding taking the Housing Executive’s overall commitment since 2025 to £34 million.
The proposed spending covers the next financial year, 2026/27, and was outlined during the annual Housing Investment Plan update for local councillors on Monday, September 28, 2026. Caroline Connor, Housing Executive Interim Director of Strategic Housing Authority, also provided an update on pressures facing the housing sector and the organisation’s work over the previous 12 months.
Investment in existing homes
The Housing Executive said £8.91 million was invested in its properties during 2025/26. A further £11.28 million is planned for its homes across the borough in 2026/27, including programmes aimed at improving properties and energy efficiency.
“Challenges within the housing sector remain significant, especially with regards to improving existing homes, meeting the demand for new homes and for temporary accommodation.”
Ms Connor said the organisation’s priorities included increasing housing supply, improving the quality of its own homes and supporting people who need assistance. She also warned that longer-term funding streams would be needed to maintain homes to a decent standard.
New homes and support for households
Housing Association development in the borough had reached 233 units on-site by March 2026. The Housing Executive said adding to the housing stock remained beneficial and that it would continue working with Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and the wider housing sector to identify opportunities for further development.
Support for vulnerable households also continued through the Supporting People programme. The Housing Executive invested £5.13 million through the programme, which enabled 68 services to provide housing support to 1,396 people last year.
In addition, 749 people who presented as homeless were accepted for support across the borough last year. A ring-fenced budget for 2025/26 and 2026/27 is intended to support homelessness prevention and help ensure people receive appropriate assistance at the right time.
Housing’s wider local impact
The Housing Executive said its investment in homes and communities during 2025/26 also supported the economic future of the borough. It reported a positive impact on employment and local supply chains, describing housing investment as an important economic lever across Northern Ireland and local communities.
Ms Connor said the organisation recognised the difficult operating environment but remained confident that partnership work with local councils could create further opportunities. The Housing Executive’s stated shared goal is to provide better places to live for people and communities across the area.
Further information is available from the Housing Executive at nihe.gov.uk.