Affordable Housing Portal

Affordable housing is perhaps the most talked about issue in the property industry and is a concern for many households. This is the reason for providing a single page with all the resources you will ever need on this issue. These resources will assist you if you are;

A first home buyer
A home owner
Looking to broaden your understanding on the issue
Employed in the property industry
A university student
A property developer
A property investor

We have searched high and low over the internet for relevant government, professional and community websites. Also on this page are publications prepared by professional organisations. If there are websites or reports missing please let us know and we will post them. Email admin@theplanningboardroom.net.

Government Organisations

Australia

ACT Housing and Community Services- Responsible for public housing and community services

National Affordable Housing Agreement- The objective is to ensure that all Australians have access to safe and affordable housing

NSW Centre for Affordable Housing-Provides information on managing affordable housing and initiatives undertaken by the NSW Government

NSW Department of Housing- The key resource for housing-related issues in NSW, including public housing, relevant policies and renovating

NT Department of Housing- Provides community housing, home ownership assistance and rental housing assistance

Queensland Department of Housing: Affordable Housing- The peak body for the social housing system in Queensland

South Australian Affordable Housing Innovations Program- Topics include community development, financial support and other useful information

Tasmanian Affordable Housing- Their aim is to deliver affordable housing in Tasmania and providing relief for those affected

WA Department of Housing- Supports public housing, provides home loan schemes and advice on policies

International

City of London Housing Division- Focuses on social housing and policies and is responsible for rental assistance

Hong Kong Housing Authority- Features a news centre, resources, multimedia gallery and policy information

South African Department of Human Settlements- Their mission is to facilitate an environment to provide sustainable human settlement

UK Communities and Local Government- Provides social housing services, assistance for homeowners, tenants and landlords, and housing research

US Department of Housing and Urban Development- One of their aims include to meet the need for quality affordable housing

Professional Organisations

Australian

ACT Affordable Housing- Looks at the Affordable Housing Action Plan initiatives and provides information on home ownership, private rental, public housing and aged accommodation in the Australian Capital Territory

Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute- A research body dedicated to informing governments, the industry and community on housing, homelessness and urban-related issues

Churches Community Housing- Advocates partnership between government and churches to achieve housing management and affordable housing solutions

City West Housing- Established in 1994 to provide affordable housing to residents in Pyrmont, Ultimo and Green Square in Sydney.

NSW Federation of Housing Associations- The peak body representing developers providing low-cost housing and not-for-profit managers

Shelter NSW- A non-profit organisation which advocates for the needs of low-income and disadvantaged community members in New South Wales

Shelter WA- A non-profit organisation which advocates for the needs of low-income and disadvantaged community members in Western Australia

International

The Campaign for Affordable Housing- LA based organisation aimed at combating NIMBYism (Not In My Back Yard) and is as a resource centre