Local government can support affordable housing by requiring new developments to include affordable and low-cost dwellings, a new report says.
Category: Housing
Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils
Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.
MAV, CHIA release new affordable housing resources for local government
The Municipal Association of Victoria has teamed up with CHIA to produce a set of resources to help councils increase affordable housing.
Council to increase rates for Airbnb properties
Home owners who put their properties on Airbnb will face higher rates in a bid by Brisbane City Council to free up long-term rentals.
Newcastle enters affordable housing deal with LAHC
City of Newcastle has entered a $12m partnership with the state’s LAHC to deliver affordable housing.
Pre-fab homes on govt land provide more social housing
The WA government is investing in modular homes to help meet demand for social housing.
Council weighs multi-million social housing land transfer
A regional Victorian council is considering transferring council-owned land worth for social housing.
1,000 complaints about Vic public housing in 12 months
The Victorian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into public and community housing complaint handling.
Regional housing report highlights challenges facing councils
A report on housing and the planning system in regional NSW has highlighted the challenges faced by local councils in meeting demand.
Minister vows to press ahead with infrastructure contribution changes
The NSW planning minister has indicated he will press ahead with controversial changes to developer levies saying he is “impatient for reform” despite pushback from councils.