Shoalhaven Affordable Housing Strategy

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The 2021 census indicated that more than 4,000 households in Shoalhaven are in housing stress and that a further 2,000 households need affordable housing.

Council has published an Affordable Housing Strategy to guide its contribution to addressing this affordable housing challenge. The Strategy outlines actions and activities which may help increase housing supply and improve affordability through planning controls, development contributions, use of public land, and advocacy efforts.

Council has established the Affordable Housing Action Taskforce to help implement the Strategy. Taskforce members include Councillors, community members, and representatives of community housing providers, organisations providing crisis and transitional accommodation, and the development industry. The Taskforce guides work to implement the actions set in the Strategy by leveraging the knowledge, skills, and connections of its members.

The 2021 census indicated that more than 4,000 households in Shoalhaven are in housing stress and that a further 2,000 households need affordable housing.

Council has published an Affordable Housing Strategy to guide its contribution to addressing this affordable housing challenge. The Strategy outlines actions and activities which may help increase housing supply and improve affordability through planning controls, development contributions, use of public land, and advocacy efforts.

Council has established the Affordable Housing Action Taskforce to help implement the Strategy. Taskforce members include Councillors, community members, and representatives of community housing providers, organisations providing crisis and transitional accommodation, and the development industry. The Taskforce guides work to implement the actions set in the Strategy by leveraging the knowledge, skills, and connections of its members.

  • New Affordable Housing Strategy Published

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    The document outlines measures for Council to increase housing supply and improve affordability through planning controls, development contributions, use of public land and advocacy efforts.

    We would like to the thank the community and key industry stakeholders for their important input in developing this crucial document.

    A Submission Summary Report, which summarises the feedback received during the exhibition and Council’s consideration of it, will also be published online in the coming weeks.

    Click here to view the new strategy.

    The document outlines measures for Council to increase housing supply and improve affordability through planning controls, development contributions, use of public land and advocacy efforts.

    We would like to the thank the community and key industry stakeholders for their important input in developing this crucial document.

    A Submission Summary Report, which summarises the feedback received during the exhibition and Council’s consideration of it, will also be published online in the coming weeks.

    Click here to view the new strategy.

  • Update - Shoalhaven Council has adopted a new Affordable Housing Strategy

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    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

    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

  • Affordable Housing Strategy (AHS) - Report to be Considered by Council on 12 August 2024

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    Council will be considering a report on the exhibition outcomes and finalisation of the Draft Shoalhaven Affordable Housing

    • Forum: Ordinary Council Meeting (Council Chambers, Nowra Administration Building)
    • Date: 12 August 2024

    About Council Meetings: Further information about Council meetings is available on our website.

    Access to Information: Anyone may access Council meeting agenda papers (reports) and minutes, for both upcoming and previous meetings. Agenda papers will be published to our website the week prior to the scheduled meeting date. View here.

    Request to Speak: Further information about making a request to speak at Council meeting is available on our website.

    Live Streaming: Information about streaming Council meetings is available on our website.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Recordings of live streams will be accessible within 24-hours of the conclusion of the meeting.
    • We are aware there is a high-level of community interest in the matters being considered by Council at this meeting. There is limited space available in the Public Gallery, and access to the Public Gallery will be closed once capacity is reached. Interested community members are encouraged to observe the meeting via the live streaming service.
    • Further project updates will be provided after the Council meeting.
    • The feedback received during the exhibition period will also be summarised and published in a Summary of Submissions Report, which will be uploaded to the project webpage in the coming weeks.


    Council will be considering a report on the exhibition outcomes and finalisation of the Draft Shoalhaven Affordable Housing

    • Forum: Ordinary Council Meeting (Council Chambers, Nowra Administration Building)
    • Date: 12 August 2024

    About Council Meetings: Further information about Council meetings is available on our website.

    Access to Information: Anyone may access Council meeting agenda papers (reports) and minutes, for both upcoming and previous meetings. Agenda papers will be published to our website the week prior to the scheduled meeting date. View here.

    Request to Speak: Further information about making a request to speak at Council meeting is available on our website.

    Live Streaming: Information about streaming Council meetings is available on our website.

    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Recordings of live streams will be accessible within 24-hours of the conclusion of the meeting.
    • We are aware there is a high-level of community interest in the matters being considered by Council at this meeting. There is limited space available in the Public Gallery, and access to the Public Gallery will be closed once capacity is reached. Interested community members are encouraged to observe the meeting via the live streaming service.
    • Further project updates will be provided after the Council meeting.
    • The feedback received during the exhibition period will also be summarised and published in a Summary of Submissions Report, which will be uploaded to the project webpage in the coming weeks.


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