Public Housing
STEPS IN PUBLIC HOUSING
The ACT Government is expanding and restructuring the public housing stock, to match the type of housing more closely to tenants’ various needs. As part of this strategy, the Department of Housing and Community Services will be purchasing 16 new blocks from the Land Development Agency in 2008/09.
The eligibility criteria for public housing has also been reviewed, to make sure it is available without delay for the people most in need. Priority applicants are now being housed within three months.
ACTION PLAN GOAL
Support Housing ACT as the provider of public housing, to ensure Canberrans on low incomes or who meet entry criteria can be appropriately accommodated within appropriate timeframes.
Housing when you need it mostPriority public housing applicants are now being housed within three months… |
Making more homes availableMore two bedroom homes will be made available to better meet tenants' needs…. |
The right kind of homeAs the ageing population increases, more homes will incorporate accessibility options… |
Working with other governments
Housing affordability is an Australia-wide issue. That’s why the ACT Government is working closely with other States and Territories and the Commonwealth Government to review the funding base for public housing.
The Australian Government has committed to work cooperatively with State and Territory Governments and the Australian Local Government Association to negotiate a National Affordable Housing Agreement that includes increasing the supply of social housing, including crisis housing.