Change or add to your public housing home

You must get permission from Housing ACT to change or add to your home.

You’ll usually have to:

• pay for the changes
• return your home to its original condition when you move out.

If you need changes to help you live more independently (called disability modifications), we will:

• assess your situation
• make the changes needed and pay for the cost.

Changes you can make

The changes you can make depend on the type of property you have. Some changes might not be possible in an apartment.

Changes you can make include:

• painting the inside walls
• putting up pictures or shelves.

You can also install:

• air conditioning
• a dishwasher
• Foxtel
• a garage or pergola.

Changes to the structure of the home

You must get a qualified tradesperson or a licensed builder for electrical and plumbing work.

The work must meet Housing ACT property standards [PDF 339kB].

Apply to make changes

• Download and fill in the Application to modify a Housing ACT property [Word 190kB].
• Give this to your housing manager or give it to us in person by visiting Housing ACT.

Making your home easier to live in

If you’re finding it difficult to move about your home, you can get changes to:

• make your home suit your health needs
• improve your safety and quality of life
• live more independently in your Housing ACT home.

Our occupational therapist can assess your needs and organise changes to your home.

This service is free.

Check if you can use the Housing ACT Occupational Therapy Program.

Contact us

You can visit us in person at Housing ACT.