I am writing to provide an update on the regulator’s annual fees for 2025/26. These fees reflect the outcome of the statutory consultation conducted by the Regulator of Social Housing on changes to its fees principles, which took place from 5 September to 31 October 2023. The 2025/26 financial year will be the first full year under the new fee regime.

As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, these proposals have been discussed with the Fees and Resources Advisory Panel. This collaborative approach ensures we remain accountable to the sector in determining our fee structure.

The fees for 2025/26 are as follows:

Invoices will be issued in tranches between March and May as per the schedule above.

Any variation in costs resulting in an underspend or overspend compared to fees charged will be addressed through adjustments in future years following the audit of the Annual Report and Accounts. Large Private Registered Providers will receive a rebate for unspent 2023/24 fees, which will be itemised on their 2025/26 invoice. Local Authorities and Small Private Registered Providers will not receive a rebate, as Local Authorities did not pay fees in 2023/24 and Small Providers pay a fixed fee.

Yours faithfully,

Richard Peden

Director of Finance & Corporate Services