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AFFORDABLE HOUSING - TAKING STEPS TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN
In April 2007, the ACT Government released the Affordable Housing Action Plan. Since then, significant steps have been taken to improve housing affordability and availability in Canberra. There’s no ‘quick fix’ and no single solution but the ACT community is already starting to see the benefits of the Action Plan.
This website presents the Affordable Housing Action Plan Progress Report, bringing you up to date with what’s been happening. It looks at the initiatives proposed by the Affordable Housing Action Plan, and tells you what has actually been achieved against each of them. You can get an overview from the pages on this site, download Fact Sheets on individual initiatives, or download the whole Progress Report for detailed information.
Making home ownership easierMore land has been made available, helping to address demand and deliver affordable homes…. |
Easing the rental squeezeThe Government is working with the private investors to make rental accommodation options available to suit varying income levels… |
More community and not-for-profit housingTo provide housing for people on low to moderate incomes, particularly those who are not eligible for public housing, CHC Affordable Housing, an independent, not-for-profit entity, will provide 1000 affordablle homes over the next ten years. |
Looking Ahead
To make sure the Government can deliver on the Affordable Housing Action Plan initiatives, skilled workers need to be available to build the houses. An important part of the plan involves attracting new workers to Canberra and building the skills of the current workforce.
Among the initiatives being pursued in this area are extending apprenticeship opportunities, supporting the new Bachelor of Building and Construction Management degree at the University of Canberra, and continuing the successful ‘Live in Canberra’ program.
Public housing for those who need it mostPublic housing is being restructured to provide houses that best meet tenants' needs… |
Breaking the cycle of homelessnessSupport and accommodation for young people, single men, single women, families and those escaping domestic violence… |
Housing our ageing populationEnsuring the supply of sufficient land to meet the increasing demand for aged accommodation. |
At a Glance
More land to ease demand
Under the Action Plan there has been unprecedented acceleration of the new land release program to address land shortages...
Steps towards a streamlined planning system
To help deliver more homes, the first stage of planning reform is underway...
Stamp duty concessions to help first home buyers and pensioners
Stamp duty concession for first home buyers, people on aged or disability pensions and Veteran Gold Card holders...
New initiatives to help more people into the housing market
These include the Land Rent Scheme and the OwnPlace initiative that will provide affordable house and land packages...
More affordable rental accommodation
Between 200 and 400 additional rental dwellings to be provided through private investment…
Support for public, community and not-for-profit housing providers
Support for CHC Affordable Housing, shared equity plans and restructuring of public housing...
Encouraging innovative affordable housing
Demonstration villages and awards for affordable housing design and construction...
Ensuring a supply of skilled construction workers
New apprenticeship and training initiatives…