Minister of State for Housing

The Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Building Safety is a mid-level position in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in the British government. The position has been held by Lee Rowley since the November 2023 British cabinet reshuffle on 13 November 2023.

The position was formerly known as the Minister for Housing, Planning and Regeneration; Minister of State for Housing and Planning; and the Minister of State for Housing and Local Government

History
The office was known as Minister for Planning and Local Government in the Labour government, 1974–1979.

The office was known as Minister for Housing and Construction in the Heath ministry.

Between 1994 and 1997, the Minister of State for Construction, Planning and Energy Efficiency was a role in the Department of the Environment, and was held by West Hertfordshire MP Robert Jones.

Responsibilities
The minister has the following responsibilities:


 * Housing policy
 * Home ownership
 * Housing strategy
 * Housing delivery
 * Homes England Stewardship
 * Affordable Housing Programme
 * Design and Building Better
 * Planning reform
 * Commons Minister on Building Safety
 * Winter preparedness (Transition and Covid, including Deputy at XO and Covid-O)
 * Project Speed
 * Ox-Cam
 * Homebuying and selling
 * Voluntary Right to Buy
 * Private Rented Sector
 * Planning casework