The Northern Territory Government has released a new Housing Strategy as part of its plan to deliver the homes needed for a growing economy, a stronger workforce and thriving communities.
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Community Development, Steve Edgington, said the NT Housing Strategy 2026–2030 sets a clear path to increase housing supply, improve affordability and support economic growth.
“As part of the CLP Government’s year of growth, certainty and security, we have launched our Housing Strategy 2026-2030. The strategy is a key element of our plan to rebuild the economy and restore our unique Territory lifestyle,” Minister Edgington said.
“We need housing that keeps pace with the Territory’s growth, supports workers and families, and delivers for communities right across the Territory.”
Minister for Housing Construction, Bill Yan said the strategy would build on the success of the HomeGrown Territory and FreshStart Territory grants that have helped more Territorians to own their own homes.
“These grants have been a quality investment in the builders, apprentices, and the wider industry to help rebuild the Territory economy and get more houses built,” Minister Yan said.
The Territory reported the highest level of residential building approvals in June 2026 since November 2016 with 86 approvals. The Territory also had the highest national increase in building approvals across the last 12 months (45.8%).
“There is a lot of momentum in the housing sector with construction work up 18% to $347 million the year to March quarter 2026 and this strategy will help continue this,” Mr Yan said.
Minister for Lands, Planning & Environment, Joshua Burgoyne said the Government has focused on increasing residential land supply through Crown land projects at Holtze, Zucccoli, Northcrest, and Kilgariff, and private developments at Marrara Gardens, Durack Heights and Humpty Doo.
“A strong housing sector underpins a strong Territory. It’s critical to growing our economy, improving liveability and making the Territory the best place to live, work, visit and invest,” he said.
“We continue to work with developers and landowners to streamline approval processes and identify new areas for housing across the Territory so that we have an ongoing pipeline of serviced land because strategic land availability drives housing construction.”
The Strategy provides seven strategic pillars to drive coordinated action across government, industry and communities:
- Expand home ownership and private market pathways
- Drive the release, development and delivery of well-located serviced land
- Create a planning system that optimises housing availability and diversity
- Strengthen construction sector capacity
- Increase affordable rental options, including for key workers
- Deliver a fair and well-managed social housing system with stronger tenant accountability
- Partner with remote communities to deliver safe, sustainable homes.
View the NT Housing Strategy 2026-2030 here.
