The ACT Government is investing in housing to improve affordability and availability. A range of measures aim to help individuals and households whether they rent or buy their home.

Our plans for housing in 2023-24

As part of the 2023-24 budget, we are prioritising:

• investment into public housing growth, repairs and renewals
• support for the community housing sector through the Affordable Housing Project Fund
• planning system review, tax reforms and increased land releases.

The 2023-24 budget allocates $345m additional funding to housing programs, initiatives and measures. These priorities will help Canberrans access housing that is right for them and their situations.

Download the Budget 2023-24: Increasing housing choice, access and affordability summary [PDF 2.6MB].

Affordable Rental Prospectus

The ACT Government is committed to partnering with the community housing sector to deliver affordable rental housing for lower‑income households in the ACT.

The Affordable Rental Prospectus is a guide to the range of ACT Government programs and subsidies available to support the delivery of affordable rentals.

Download the Affordable Rental Prospectus [PDF 1.3 MB].