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Affordable Housing Strategy

The Affordable Housing Strategy was developed by the Tasmanian Government in response to the growing levels of housing stress experienced by low-income Tasmanians. The drivers of this housing stress included the real estate boom and associated increase in house prices and rents, the ageing population, declining funding from the Commonwealth government over time through the Commonwealth State Housing Agreement (CSHA) for public housing, and ongoing uncertainty around the future of the CSHA.

Funded by a $45 million injection into Housing Tasmania’s budget derived primarily from stamp duty on property sales, the Affordable Housing Strategy provides a whole-of-system approach to diversifying housing options for low income Tasmanians. These options include public housing, greater assistance for private renters, community housing, supported residential facilities, disability group homes, home ownership and seeking alternative funding sources to develop new ways of managing and delivering housing services.

Launched by the late former Premier, Jim Bacon in December 2003, the Affordable Housing Strategy is a four-year framework.

• Framework 2004-2008
• Stage 1 Summary 2004-2008