Housing & Homelessness 

Programs & Services 

  •  Housing Affordability

    Programs & services focussed on housing affordability for Australians, and information on research relating to housing affordability

  •  Homelessness

    Programs & services focussed on reducing homelessness among Australians

  •  Social Housing Initiative

    More than 19,300 new social housing dwellings will be built under the Social Housing Initiative with the assistance of the not-for-profit sector. Approximately 70,000 dwellings will benefit from the repairs and maintenance element of the Initiative.

  •  Housing Affordability Fund

    The Housing Affordability Fund (the Fund) is a five year, $450 million investment by the Australian Government that is helping to reduce the cost of new homes for homebuyers.

  •  National Rental Affordability Scheme

    The National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) is a long term commitment by the Australian Government in partnership with the states and territories, to invest in affordable rental housing.

  •  Building Better Regional Cities Program

    The objectives of the BBRC Program are to invest in local infrastructure projects that support an increase in the number of homes for sale and rent that are affordable for working families on ordinary incomes


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