The ACT Government has announced community housing provider, Housing Plus, will enter the Territory’s housing market for the first time to deliver 15 new affordable family homes in the Gungahlin suburb of Taylor.
The Tier 1 community housing provider is well established in the Central West and Western regions of NSW. Their expansion into the Territory means there are even more providers to deliver affordable housing options for Canberrans, the Government said in a statement.
The project is one of two Taylor projects backed by the ACT Government’s Affordable Housing Project Fund, with another community housing provider, CHC Australia, delivering a further 34 homes.
The CHC project will comprise a mix of three-and four-bedroom Build-to-Rent standalone homes, with construction expected to commence in November 2025.
The Housing Plus project will include a mix of two and three-bedroom affordable rental units, with construction expected to commence in late 2026.
“This partnership is a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to increasing access to safe, secure, and affordable housing for individuals and families across the region. Affordable housing projects like this are essential in addressing housing stress and ensuring everyone has a place to call home,” said Housing Plus CEO, Justin Cantelo.
“By releasing the land just for community housing providers, as well as providing financial assistance to support affordability of those rentals over the long-term, the ACT Government is facilitating the expansion of the local community housing sector,” said Minister for Homes, Homelessness and New Suburbs, Yvette Berry.
The project is part of the ACT Government’s commitment to enable 30,000 more homes, including delivering 5,000 additional public, community and affordable rental dwellings in Canberra by the end of 2030.
The CHC project has also received funding through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF). It is one of seven Canberra projects to receive HAFFF Round 1 funding.
“Larger homes matter. They give families the space to live, work, and thrive without being forced into overcrowded or unsuitable housing,” said CHC Australia CEO, Nathan Dal Bon.
“At a time when the cost of living is stretching households to their limits, these larger homes will provide security and space for working families increasingly being priced out of the market.”
The Affordable Housing Project Fund was expanded to $100 million through the 2025-26 ACT Budget as part of an additional $145m investment in housing.
