Update - Shoalhaven Council has adopted a new Affordable Housing Strategy

Shoalhaven Council has adopted a new Affordable Housing Strategy.

The strategy will guide Council’s contributions to address the region’s affordable housing challenge. It outlines strategies for Council to increase housing supply and improve affordability through planning controls, development contributions, use of public land, and advocacy efforts.

Many residents in need of affordable housing within the Shoalhaven are those who earn a steady income but are still unable to meet their housing needs as well as their other essential living costs, such as food, clothing, transportation, medical care, and education.

Results from the 2021 census indicate that more than 4,000 households are in housing stress and 2,000 households need affordable housing.

The new strategy:

  • Calculates the city’s current affordable housing needs.
  • Identifies barriers impacting the supply of affordable housing.
  • Sets a range of measurable actions Council can take to contribute to the supply affordable dwellings and improve housing affordability.
  • The document is now being finalised ready for publication. Council will then monitor and report on the Strategy annually.

Updated on 13/09/2024

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