Become a Code Adopter
From 3 November 2025, organisations will be able make their application to become a Code Adopter via our website. We will be in touch with all organisations who have previously registered their interest in becoming a Code Adopter.
Organisations who have not yet registered their interest in being a Code Adopter, can complete the form here and we will get in touch with you to outline the process and what you need to do.
Each stage for how to become a Code Adopter has been summarised below. A detailed explanation is provided in the Adopting the Shared Ownership Code: A Guide for Providers, which is available to download in the resources section below.
1. Register your interest via our website www.sharedownershipcode.org.uk.
2. Learn more about the Code by attending a webinar or reviewing the content on www.sharedownershipcode.org.uk.
3. Apply via our website (available from 3 November 2025).
4. Make payment. Once your application has been accepted and payment has been received, we will list your organisation on the register of Code Adopters, with the status: Pending.
5. Access resources and support. On confirmation of payment, you will receive access to resources and a training pack to complete your readiness preparations to become a Code Adopter.
6. Review and align your processes and systems. The Code Self-Assessment Checklist will help structure the review of your procedures. Each housing provider can determine how this exercise is undertaken.
7. Complete staff training for all employees involved in the delivery of shared ownership.
8. Attestation (available from 5 January 2026). Complete the declaration by a senior representative with appropriate authority – usually a CEO, CFO or similar, to confirm your organisation will comply with the Code.
9. As part of the attestation, you will be asked to provide a sample of evidence of compliance with the Code.
10. Confirm activation date. Providers choose the date to activate their membership and can use the Adopter Badge from that date. All shared ownership units that are owned or offered for sale from that date will be covered by the Shared Ownership Code.
Code and other resources
The links below provide a copy of the Code and a range of other resources to help organisations with their journey in becoming a Code Adopter.
For any questions, please use the form on the Contact us page.
Housing Provider Fees
| Tier of Housing Provider (HP) | Shared ownership homes owned plus those to be handed over in the current financial year |
Fee per Year (£) (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
|
Tier 9 |
5000+ |
£15,000 |
|
Tier 8 |
3001 – 5000 |
£12,000 |
|
Tier 7 |
1501 – 3000 |
£7,500 |
|
Tier 6 |
1001 – 1500 |
£4,500 |
|
Tier 5 |
501 – 1000 |
£3,000 |
|
Tier 4 |
301 – 500 |
£1,500 |
|
Tier 3 |
201 – 300 |
£1,000 |
|
Tier 2 |
101 – 200 |
£600 |
|
Tier 1 |
0 – 100 |
£200 |
