Annual Monitoring Programme
Annual Monitoring Form issue 13 January 2027
Deadline for Submission: 24 February 2027
Annual Monitoring Programme 2026
Annual Monitoring Programme 2026 update
The Annual Monitoring Programme plays a vital role in how AHBRA regulates AHBs. The information gathered from the programme is used for several purposes, including:
• Informing planned assessment programmes
• Identifying common risk areas and trends across the sector
• Tailoring education and guidance for AHBs
• Updating the AHB Register with certain information
• Informing our publications, including our Annual Sectoral Analysis
Timeline
The Annual Monitoring Form for 2026 will be issued to AHBs on 13 January 2027. AHBs are required to return the completed form by 24 February 2027.
All AHBs should read and understand the submission requirements before completing their Annual Monitoring Form. They should ensure the form is fully completed, accurate and submitted on time.
AHBRA will not accept incomplete forms or those which contain obvious errors.
Quality Assurance
After submitting their Annual Monitoring Form, some AHBs may receive a follow-up request from AHBRA for copies of documents they have indicated are in place. AHBRA will use these documents to verify the information provided in the forms and ensure the accuracy of Annual Monitoring returns.
Monitoring Resources and Support
Please revisit this page regularly for the latest resources and updates to support AHBs in meeting their monitoring requirements. This page will serve as a central source of information and resources. Additional guidance documents, webinars, frequently asked questions and other helpful materials will be added over time.
Late or incomplete submissions
Annual Monitoring Forms not received by 24 February 2027 will be treated as late submissions. Forms received before the submission date that are incomplete or contain obvious errors will be returned to the submitting AHB. The AHB must resubmit a fully completed Annual Monitoring Form by 24 February 2027.
Under Section 36 (1) (a) of the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act, the Regulator may issue a statutory direction requiring an AHB to provide specified information. In instances where an AHB fails to submit an accurate and fully complete form, AHBRA may use its powers to compel the submission of the Annual Monitoring Form.
Failure to comply with a statutory direction will lead to further regulatory action, including the publication of the AHB’s name on AHBRA’s website for non-compliance with the Annual Monitoring Programme. Last year AHBRA published the names of 51 AHBs that did not submit a completed form within the required timeframe. Non-compliance may also affect eligibility for certain funding.
In addition to these consequences, AHBRA may take other appropriate action within its authority to ensure AHBs meet their regulatory obligations.
Further information on resources to help AHBs complete the form will be provided in December 2026.
AHBRA wishes to thank you in advance for your co-operation in completing the Annual Monitoring Form. We look forward to seeing you at the webinars.
AHBs who have failed to comply with a direction under Section 36 of the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 to submit the 2025 Annual Monitoring Form.
The submission of the Annual Monitoring Form is a crucial part of AHBRA’s regulatory framework, providing valuable insights and performance data on AHBs’ activities.
A number of AHBs did not respond to AHBRA’s requests to submit the Annual Monitoring Form. These AHBs were given a direction under Section 36 of the Housing (Regulation of Approved Housing Bodies) Act 2019 to return the requested information. An AHB which is given a Section 36 direction is required to comply with the direction within the time frame set out in it.
A list of Approved Housing Bodies which did not comply with the direction to submit the 2025 Annual Monitoring Form is available here.