Develop build-to-rent housing in the ACT
Find out how developers and community housing providers can access land, funding and tax benefits for Build-to-Rent projects in the ACT.
Build-to-rent in the ACT
Build-to-rent housing is multi-unit rental housing built to be rented long-term, not sold. Each development has one owner and is managed as a single property.
It offers secure, high-quality homes with shared spaces and facilities for residents.
Canberra’s favourable tax settings make it well suited to this model.
Financial benefits
If you own a build-to-rent project, you can reduce yearly property tax. You may also get extra incentives if your project includes affordable rentals.
Lower land tax through a single title
In the ACT, land tax and general rates have fixed charges per title. Build-to-rent projects that are not unit titled can reduce the amount of land tax, rates and levies to pay.
Learn about the ACT Government tax benefits for the build to rent titling model [PDF 264 KB].
Tax incentives from the Australian Government
You may also be eligible for Australian Government’s build-to-rent tax incentives.
These include:
- accelerated capital works deductions
- lower withholding tax on eligible projects.
Learn about the Australian Government’s build-to-rent development tax incentives.
Plan and deliver your project
Explore land options, funding and management arrangements for Build-to-Rent projects in the ACT.
We'll add information about build-to-rent development processes as the program expands.