Steve Biko Housing Association

Steve Biko Housing Association is one of only two Black & Racial Minority Housing Associations based on Merseyside. They provide quality, affordable homes and services primarily, though not exclusively, for Black & Racial Minority (BRM) people in housing need.

They currently own 268 homes comprising family houses, sheltered accommodation for older people and general needs flats. They also have a small number of shared ownership schemes.

The majority of our properties are currently located in the South Inner City areas of Liverpool.

SBHA was established in 1982 (then called Liverpool 8 Housing Association) by a group of committed local Black people who were concerned about the difficulties Black people faced in accessing high quality social housing because of racial discrimination. Concerns that were confirmed by a Commission for Equality Investigation that served a non discrimination notice on Liverpool City Council.

The Liverpool 8 Housing Association was formally incorporated under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act in 1982 and was registered with the Housing Corporation as a housing association in 1987. In 1989 the Association was renamed in recognition of Steve Biko’s invaluable contribution towards the emancipation of the native peoples of South Africa.