Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy

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Our Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy aims to accelerate the supply of affordable rental housing across Randwick City.

Our city’s vibrancy depends on the people who live and work here - yet for many essential workers, young families and low-income households, securing a home in our city has become almost impossible. With an increase of more than $200 per week in the median unit rental price in the past five years, financial pressure on many of our essential workers such as nurses, teachers and hospitality staff has increased significantly, resulting in many making the difficult decision to reside further away from the very community they provide for. Similarly, many long-term residents are being forced to move further away from friends and family due to the cost of housing in the area. This growing disconnect between where people work and where they can afford to live places financial strain on households and undermines the social and economic resilience of our city.

For over 20 years, Randwick City has been at the forefront in supporting affordable housing by using planning tools to help increase supply. We’ve consistently advocated to the NSW Government for stronger action, policies and long-term housing solutions. From mandating 1% on-site affordable homes at Prince Henry in 2004, to adopting our first Affordable Housing Strategy in 2008, being granted planning powers to deliver affordable housing in 2019 and preparing affordable housing plans for key growth areas and embedding housing affordability and diversity in our Vision 2040.

Yet despite these achievements, the proportion of social and affordable housing has slipped from 7.5% of all dwellings in 2001 to just 6.1% in 2021. This 1.4% decline has intensified competition for market housing and squeezed low- and moderate-income households out of the lower end of the housing market. To reverse this trend, our draft Strategy sets an aspirational target of 7.5% social and/or affordable housing across the Randwick LGA by 2036 - restoring provision to 2001 levels and easing current and future market pressures. Achieving this target will depend on the four key priorities and corresponding actions laid out in the Strategy, each designed to drive progress toward a more equitable city.

Council is committed to stepping up efforts to address the growing challenge of rental affordability and to protect housing diversity. That’s why we’ve launched our Affordable Rental Housing Strategy - a bold plan to deliver secure, affordable and low-cost rental homes that are well-designed.

The strategy focuses on four priorities:

  1. Accelerate the delivery and retention of quality affordable and low-cost housing through the use of planning provisions
  2. Provision of affordable rental housing led or supported by Council
  3. Collaboration and advocacy with key government organisations for increased provision of affordable housing
  4. Review and establish processes for the ongoing management of affordable housing

Dive into the details

Read our FAQs for short summaries on key topics, including the difference between affordable and social housing, eligibility criteria, and Council’s role in delivering housing.

View the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy to learn more about affordable housing challenges, how affordable housing is delivered across all levels of government and non-profit organisations, and details of our priorities and associated actions.

Read the Draft Affordable Housing Design Guidelines to see Council's advice for developers for when they are undertaking initial design for affordable housing.

Got questions?

Submit your question below and our Strategic Planning team will get back to you within three business days.

Have your say on our draft Strategy

Consultation period: 6 August to 3 September 2025.

Our Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy aims to accelerate the supply of affordable rental housing across Randwick City.

Our city’s vibrancy depends on the people who live and work here - yet for many essential workers, young families and low-income households, securing a home in our city has become almost impossible. With an increase of more than $200 per week in the median unit rental price in the past five years, financial pressure on many of our essential workers such as nurses, teachers and hospitality staff has increased significantly, resulting in many making the difficult decision to reside further away from the very community they provide for. Similarly, many long-term residents are being forced to move further away from friends and family due to the cost of housing in the area. This growing disconnect between where people work and where they can afford to live places financial strain on households and undermines the social and economic resilience of our city.

For over 20 years, Randwick City has been at the forefront in supporting affordable housing by using planning tools to help increase supply. We’ve consistently advocated to the NSW Government for stronger action, policies and long-term housing solutions. From mandating 1% on-site affordable homes at Prince Henry in 2004, to adopting our first Affordable Housing Strategy in 2008, being granted planning powers to deliver affordable housing in 2019 and preparing affordable housing plans for key growth areas and embedding housing affordability and diversity in our Vision 2040.

Yet despite these achievements, the proportion of social and affordable housing has slipped from 7.5% of all dwellings in 2001 to just 6.1% in 2021. This 1.4% decline has intensified competition for market housing and squeezed low- and moderate-income households out of the lower end of the housing market. To reverse this trend, our draft Strategy sets an aspirational target of 7.5% social and/or affordable housing across the Randwick LGA by 2036 - restoring provision to 2001 levels and easing current and future market pressures. Achieving this target will depend on the four key priorities and corresponding actions laid out in the Strategy, each designed to drive progress toward a more equitable city.

Council is committed to stepping up efforts to address the growing challenge of rental affordability and to protect housing diversity. That’s why we’ve launched our Affordable Rental Housing Strategy - a bold plan to deliver secure, affordable and low-cost rental homes that are well-designed.

The strategy focuses on four priorities:

  1. Accelerate the delivery and retention of quality affordable and low-cost housing through the use of planning provisions
  2. Provision of affordable rental housing led or supported by Council
  3. Collaboration and advocacy with key government organisations for increased provision of affordable housing
  4. Review and establish processes for the ongoing management of affordable housing

Dive into the details

Read our FAQs for short summaries on key topics, including the difference between affordable and social housing, eligibility criteria, and Council’s role in delivering housing.

View the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy to learn more about affordable housing challenges, how affordable housing is delivered across all levels of government and non-profit organisations, and details of our priorities and associated actions.

Read the Draft Affordable Housing Design Guidelines to see Council's advice for developers for when they are undertaking initial design for affordable housing.

Got questions?

Submit your question below and our Strategic Planning team will get back to you within three business days.

Have your say on our draft Strategy

Consultation period: 6 August to 3 September 2025.

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  • Share First I'd like to say that the document is very informative but I have two questions: 1) The Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy outlines a target 7.5% of housing to be social and affordable by 2036. Point 8 indicates that the target is clear and measurable but this is only true if the definition of affordable housing is clear. Will only affordable housing that is capped at 30% of household income be included in Council progress updates towards this target, i.e. not rentals that are concessional to the market rate but do not meet the 30% cap? 2) In July 2024, Council endorsed a needs-based eligibility/selection criteria for tenants in the draft Affordable Housing Strategy, including keyworkers. Currently the Council housing stock sits at 33 with 9 of those transitional housing. With new affordable housing contributions, this is stock is likely to grow considerably. What sort of commitment is there from Council to provide affordable housing for those in the low income range or for transitional housing, as opposed to those on moderate incomes? Thank you. on Facebook Share First I'd like to say that the document is very informative but I have two questions: 1) The Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy outlines a target 7.5% of housing to be social and affordable by 2036. Point 8 indicates that the target is clear and measurable but this is only true if the definition of affordable housing is clear. Will only affordable housing that is capped at 30% of household income be included in Council progress updates towards this target, i.e. not rentals that are concessional to the market rate but do not meet the 30% cap? 2) In July 2024, Council endorsed a needs-based eligibility/selection criteria for tenants in the draft Affordable Housing Strategy, including keyworkers. Currently the Council housing stock sits at 33 with 9 of those transitional housing. With new affordable housing contributions, this is stock is likely to grow considerably. What sort of commitment is there from Council to provide affordable housing for those in the low income range or for transitional housing, as opposed to those on moderate incomes? Thank you. on Twitter Share First I'd like to say that the document is very informative but I have two questions: 1) The Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy outlines a target 7.5% of housing to be social and affordable by 2036. Point 8 indicates that the target is clear and measurable but this is only true if the definition of affordable housing is clear. Will only affordable housing that is capped at 30% of household income be included in Council progress updates towards this target, i.e. not rentals that are concessional to the market rate but do not meet the 30% cap? 2) In July 2024, Council endorsed a needs-based eligibility/selection criteria for tenants in the draft Affordable Housing Strategy, including keyworkers. Currently the Council housing stock sits at 33 with 9 of those transitional housing. With new affordable housing contributions, this is stock is likely to grow considerably. What sort of commitment is there from Council to provide affordable housing for those in the low income range or for transitional housing, as opposed to those on moderate incomes? Thank you. on Linkedin Email First I'd like to say that the document is very informative but I have two questions: 1) The Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy outlines a target 7.5% of housing to be social and affordable by 2036. Point 8 indicates that the target is clear and measurable but this is only true if the definition of affordable housing is clear. Will only affordable housing that is capped at 30% of household income be included in Council progress updates towards this target, i.e. not rentals that are concessional to the market rate but do not meet the 30% cap? 2) In July 2024, Council endorsed a needs-based eligibility/selection criteria for tenants in the draft Affordable Housing Strategy, including keyworkers. Currently the Council housing stock sits at 33 with 9 of those transitional housing. With new affordable housing contributions, this is stock is likely to grow considerably. What sort of commitment is there from Council to provide affordable housing for those in the low income range or for transitional housing, as opposed to those on moderate incomes? Thank you. link

    First I'd like to say that the document is very informative but I have two questions: 1) The Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy outlines a target 7.5% of housing to be social and affordable by 2036. Point 8 indicates that the target is clear and measurable but this is only true if the definition of affordable housing is clear. Will only affordable housing that is capped at 30% of household income be included in Council progress updates towards this target, i.e. not rentals that are concessional to the market rate but do not meet the 30% cap? 2) In July 2024, Council endorsed a needs-based eligibility/selection criteria for tenants in the draft Affordable Housing Strategy, including keyworkers. Currently the Council housing stock sits at 33 with 9 of those transitional housing. With new affordable housing contributions, this is stock is likely to grow considerably. What sort of commitment is there from Council to provide affordable housing for those in the low income range or for transitional housing, as opposed to those on moderate incomes? Thank you.

    MichaelO asked 7 months ago

    Thank you for your comments. The NSW Ministerial Guidelines indicate that rents are considered affordable when they do not generally exceed 30% of household income - to maintain this, the guidelines recommend capping the rent at 74.9% of market rent prices. Council recognises that given the higher-than-average rents in Randwick City, 74.9% of market rent may still exceed 30% of household income for some households on lower incomes. Council has therefore committed through the draft strategy to reviewing this and other eligibility requirements, such as essential worker status, to allow for a better provision of affordable housing. However, the eligibility requirements can only apply to Council owned affordable housing, as affordable housing delivered through state legislation and other means is not subject to Council's eligibility requirements.  

    In terms of low-cost housing, that is market housing with rents at no more than 30% of household income. These homes are not included in the meeting of the 7.5% of social and affordable homes, but rather seen as an additional mechanism to address housing affordability. The draft strategy supports the retention and construction of this type of housing, noting the role it can play in catering to those on moderate incomes and therefore reducing the competition for dedicated “affordable housing”. 

  • Share I work at UNSW and manage a student service directly relating to "off campus" accommodation. The bulk of the students that seek this service have smaller budgets and as we know there is a current lack of an affordable options available. I understand to meet the criteria for affordable housing you are required to have an income, but what about the students that might not be working as they study full time and still require an affordable place to live without being forced into unsafe locations that might be overcrowded or to small to be lived in comfortably at all. We know there are accommodation providers out there that take advantage of the student market and offer small rooms above market value as they know the students might not have another choice. What actions are in place to meet the requirement to have enough student housing at reasonable prices? This could also include having a percentage of new developments in the LGA that need to be able to offer affordable rates when they open and not only have the high-end Purpose Build Student Accommodation (PBSA) locations that are still out of reach for most students. I would be happy if you reached out to me directly to speak further. Thank you on Facebook Share I work at UNSW and manage a student service directly relating to "off campus" accommodation. The bulk of the students that seek this service have smaller budgets and as we know there is a current lack of an affordable options available. I understand to meet the criteria for affordable housing you are required to have an income, but what about the students that might not be working as they study full time and still require an affordable place to live without being forced into unsafe locations that might be overcrowded or to small to be lived in comfortably at all. We know there are accommodation providers out there that take advantage of the student market and offer small rooms above market value as they know the students might not have another choice. What actions are in place to meet the requirement to have enough student housing at reasonable prices? This could also include having a percentage of new developments in the LGA that need to be able to offer affordable rates when they open and not only have the high-end Purpose Build Student Accommodation (PBSA) locations that are still out of reach for most students. I would be happy if you reached out to me directly to speak further. Thank you on Twitter Share I work at UNSW and manage a student service directly relating to "off campus" accommodation. The bulk of the students that seek this service have smaller budgets and as we know there is a current lack of an affordable options available. I understand to meet the criteria for affordable housing you are required to have an income, but what about the students that might not be working as they study full time and still require an affordable place to live without being forced into unsafe locations that might be overcrowded or to small to be lived in comfortably at all. We know there are accommodation providers out there that take advantage of the student market and offer small rooms above market value as they know the students might not have another choice. What actions are in place to meet the requirement to have enough student housing at reasonable prices? This could also include having a percentage of new developments in the LGA that need to be able to offer affordable rates when they open and not only have the high-end Purpose Build Student Accommodation (PBSA) locations that are still out of reach for most students. I would be happy if you reached out to me directly to speak further. Thank you on Linkedin Email I work at UNSW and manage a student service directly relating to "off campus" accommodation. The bulk of the students that seek this service have smaller budgets and as we know there is a current lack of an affordable options available. I understand to meet the criteria for affordable housing you are required to have an income, but what about the students that might not be working as they study full time and still require an affordable place to live without being forced into unsafe locations that might be overcrowded or to small to be lived in comfortably at all. We know there are accommodation providers out there that take advantage of the student market and offer small rooms above market value as they know the students might not have another choice. What actions are in place to meet the requirement to have enough student housing at reasonable prices? This could also include having a percentage of new developments in the LGA that need to be able to offer affordable rates when they open and not only have the high-end Purpose Build Student Accommodation (PBSA) locations that are still out of reach for most students. I would be happy if you reached out to me directly to speak further. Thank you link

    I work at UNSW and manage a student service directly relating to "off campus" accommodation. The bulk of the students that seek this service have smaller budgets and as we know there is a current lack of an affordable options available. I understand to meet the criteria for affordable housing you are required to have an income, but what about the students that might not be working as they study full time and still require an affordable place to live without being forced into unsafe locations that might be overcrowded or to small to be lived in comfortably at all. We know there are accommodation providers out there that take advantage of the student market and offer small rooms above market value as they know the students might not have another choice. What actions are in place to meet the requirement to have enough student housing at reasonable prices? This could also include having a percentage of new developments in the LGA that need to be able to offer affordable rates when they open and not only have the high-end Purpose Build Student Accommodation (PBSA) locations that are still out of reach for most students. I would be happy if you reached out to me directly to speak further. Thank you

    Quinten B asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your comments. Council’s draft strategy acknowledges the high rents associated with most purpose-built student accommodation in the area. The strategy not only highlights these issues but also requires Council (under action 3.5) to advocate to the state government for changes to state legislation that specifically address the affordability of Co-Living Developments, including student housing. Furthermore, the strategy seeks to increase housing diversity to offer more low-cost options, therefore improving the overall affordability of the private rental market.  

  • Share Council has INCREASED the minimum land area for dual occupancy/town houses. A 450 sq m property with 18 m frontage in Amsterdam would have comfortable 4 x 2 bedroom apartments, so how does RCC restricting such block to single occupancy fit in with Affordable Rental Housing? on Facebook Share Council has INCREASED the minimum land area for dual occupancy/town houses. A 450 sq m property with 18 m frontage in Amsterdam would have comfortable 4 x 2 bedroom apartments, so how does RCC restricting such block to single occupancy fit in with Affordable Rental Housing? on Twitter Share Council has INCREASED the minimum land area for dual occupancy/town houses. A 450 sq m property with 18 m frontage in Amsterdam would have comfortable 4 x 2 bedroom apartments, so how does RCC restricting such block to single occupancy fit in with Affordable Rental Housing? on Linkedin Email Council has INCREASED the minimum land area for dual occupancy/town houses. A 450 sq m property with 18 m frontage in Amsterdam would have comfortable 4 x 2 bedroom apartments, so how does RCC restricting such block to single occupancy fit in with Affordable Rental Housing? link

    Council has INCREASED the minimum land area for dual occupancy/town houses. A 450 sq m property with 18 m frontage in Amsterdam would have comfortable 4 x 2 bedroom apartments, so how does RCC restricting such block to single occupancy fit in with Affordable Rental Housing?

    ted20 asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your comments. Some controls for dual occupancy developments fall under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021, which override Council's controls. These include a minimum lot size of 450m² and a minimum lot width of 12m. Council also understands that some local planning provisions - such as those in the Randwick Development Control Plan and Randwick Local Environmental Plan - may limit housing diversity. Our draft Strategy therefore commits to both a review of Council's relevant controls and further advocacy to the state government for improved state policy.

  • Share To improve rental affordability in Randwick, one needs to increase the supply of affordable rental properties. This can come from the proposals as outlined in the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy . Increases may occur by other strategies and I am interested to know if Council has considered these proposals. I currently live in North Randwick next door to a Registered Boarding House. I have never had any problems with the tenants and interact with them all in a positive manner. Unfortunately Boarding Houses are often considered as a last resort, often for international participants. However, a well run Boarding House provides quality low cost accommodation for service providers and professional individuals, ofen seeking low cost, convenient and a safe environment. I would propose that Randwick Council increases the number of Boarding Houses throughout the Community. Another strategy Randwick Council may utilise to incraes the supply of long term affordable rental properties is to implement the successful strategy utilised by Gold Coast (GC) Council. In order to reduce the number of short term holiday rentals (Air'bnb etc), GC Coucil now charges rates significantly higher for short term stays. For example the annual rates on a short term holiday rental unit at Burleigh Heads was $6200 and the rates for a long term lease was about $1200. The owners quickly realised that they would receive a higher rate of return if it was let out on a permanent basis. Similarly the adoption of the strategy implemented by Melbourne Council to charge a vacancy tax, if a property is left untenanted, increases the number of properties available ro rental, which puts a downward price on the rent charged. I supprt the Council's Draft Strategy, however I propose that outcomes could be achieved if the above strategies were considered. on Facebook Share To improve rental affordability in Randwick, one needs to increase the supply of affordable rental properties. This can come from the proposals as outlined in the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy . Increases may occur by other strategies and I am interested to know if Council has considered these proposals. I currently live in North Randwick next door to a Registered Boarding House. I have never had any problems with the tenants and interact with them all in a positive manner. Unfortunately Boarding Houses are often considered as a last resort, often for international participants. However, a well run Boarding House provides quality low cost accommodation for service providers and professional individuals, ofen seeking low cost, convenient and a safe environment. I would propose that Randwick Council increases the number of Boarding Houses throughout the Community. Another strategy Randwick Council may utilise to incraes the supply of long term affordable rental properties is to implement the successful strategy utilised by Gold Coast (GC) Council. In order to reduce the number of short term holiday rentals (Air'bnb etc), GC Coucil now charges rates significantly higher for short term stays. For example the annual rates on a short term holiday rental unit at Burleigh Heads was $6200 and the rates for a long term lease was about $1200. The owners quickly realised that they would receive a higher rate of return if it was let out on a permanent basis. Similarly the adoption of the strategy implemented by Melbourne Council to charge a vacancy tax, if a property is left untenanted, increases the number of properties available ro rental, which puts a downward price on the rent charged. I supprt the Council's Draft Strategy, however I propose that outcomes could be achieved if the above strategies were considered. on Twitter Share To improve rental affordability in Randwick, one needs to increase the supply of affordable rental properties. This can come from the proposals as outlined in the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy . Increases may occur by other strategies and I am interested to know if Council has considered these proposals. I currently live in North Randwick next door to a Registered Boarding House. I have never had any problems with the tenants and interact with them all in a positive manner. Unfortunately Boarding Houses are often considered as a last resort, often for international participants. However, a well run Boarding House provides quality low cost accommodation for service providers and professional individuals, ofen seeking low cost, convenient and a safe environment. I would propose that Randwick Council increases the number of Boarding Houses throughout the Community. Another strategy Randwick Council may utilise to incraes the supply of long term affordable rental properties is to implement the successful strategy utilised by Gold Coast (GC) Council. In order to reduce the number of short term holiday rentals (Air'bnb etc), GC Coucil now charges rates significantly higher for short term stays. For example the annual rates on a short term holiday rental unit at Burleigh Heads was $6200 and the rates for a long term lease was about $1200. The owners quickly realised that they would receive a higher rate of return if it was let out on a permanent basis. Similarly the adoption of the strategy implemented by Melbourne Council to charge a vacancy tax, if a property is left untenanted, increases the number of properties available ro rental, which puts a downward price on the rent charged. I supprt the Council's Draft Strategy, however I propose that outcomes could be achieved if the above strategies were considered. on Linkedin Email To improve rental affordability in Randwick, one needs to increase the supply of affordable rental properties. This can come from the proposals as outlined in the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy . Increases may occur by other strategies and I am interested to know if Council has considered these proposals. I currently live in North Randwick next door to a Registered Boarding House. I have never had any problems with the tenants and interact with them all in a positive manner. Unfortunately Boarding Houses are often considered as a last resort, often for international participants. However, a well run Boarding House provides quality low cost accommodation for service providers and professional individuals, ofen seeking low cost, convenient and a safe environment. I would propose that Randwick Council increases the number of Boarding Houses throughout the Community. Another strategy Randwick Council may utilise to incraes the supply of long term affordable rental properties is to implement the successful strategy utilised by Gold Coast (GC) Council. In order to reduce the number of short term holiday rentals (Air'bnb etc), GC Coucil now charges rates significantly higher for short term stays. For example the annual rates on a short term holiday rental unit at Burleigh Heads was $6200 and the rates for a long term lease was about $1200. The owners quickly realised that they would receive a higher rate of return if it was let out on a permanent basis. Similarly the adoption of the strategy implemented by Melbourne Council to charge a vacancy tax, if a property is left untenanted, increases the number of properties available ro rental, which puts a downward price on the rent charged. I supprt the Council's Draft Strategy, however I propose that outcomes could be achieved if the above strategies were considered. link

    To improve rental affordability in Randwick, one needs to increase the supply of affordable rental properties. This can come from the proposals as outlined in the Draft Affordable Rental Housing Strategy . Increases may occur by other strategies and I am interested to know if Council has considered these proposals. I currently live in North Randwick next door to a Registered Boarding House. I have never had any problems with the tenants and interact with them all in a positive manner. Unfortunately Boarding Houses are often considered as a last resort, often for international participants. However, a well run Boarding House provides quality low cost accommodation for service providers and professional individuals, ofen seeking low cost, convenient and a safe environment. I would propose that Randwick Council increases the number of Boarding Houses throughout the Community. Another strategy Randwick Council may utilise to incraes the supply of long term affordable rental properties is to implement the successful strategy utilised by Gold Coast (GC) Council. In order to reduce the number of short term holiday rentals (Air'bnb etc), GC Coucil now charges rates significantly higher for short term stays. For example the annual rates on a short term holiday rental unit at Burleigh Heads was $6200 and the rates for a long term lease was about $1200. The owners quickly realised that they would receive a higher rate of return if it was let out on a permanent basis. Similarly the adoption of the strategy implemented by Melbourne Council to charge a vacancy tax, if a property is left untenanted, increases the number of properties available ro rental, which puts a downward price on the rent charged. I supprt the Council's Draft Strategy, however I propose that outcomes could be achieved if the above strategies were considered.

    myclark asked 8 months ago

    Thank you for your comments and questions. That is correct - our strategy aims to increase and protect the supply of affordable and low-cost housing. In terms of boarding houses and other low-cost housing options, the strategy will also require Council to advocate to the state government for better housing outcomes under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021. We recognise that some parts of this policy could be improved when it comes to housing affordability in Randwick City.

    Regarding co-living developments (including boarding houses and student housing), Council will also advocate to the state government for changes in this type of housing. This may result in either more affordable housing in co-living development being delivered, or less competition between co-living housing and other types of residential development that is typically lower in cost.

    Council also understands the pressure that short-term rental accommodation (STRA) can place on the housing market, particularly non-hosted accommodation. There are over 1000 non-hosted properties registered in Randwick City. Council has previously raised this issue with the state government, and Action 1.6 of the Strategy is to prepare a discussion paper on the impacts of STRA across our LGA.

    Thank you for highlighting initiatives in other states - these can be considered in the above discussion paper.

  • Share How does a 4 bedroom penthouse with 180 degree 0cean views in Beach street meet the critera for affordable Housing , It has sent the developers open slather to maximise their profits by property banking their developments for 15 years when the intention was to provide housing for low income workers nurses, firefighters and emergency workers ,what would a 4 bedroom penthouse with ocean views in Beach St rent for and who could afford to rent it ? on Facebook Share How does a 4 bedroom penthouse with 180 degree 0cean views in Beach street meet the critera for affordable Housing , It has sent the developers open slather to maximise their profits by property banking their developments for 15 years when the intention was to provide housing for low income workers nurses, firefighters and emergency workers ,what would a 4 bedroom penthouse with ocean views in Beach St rent for and who could afford to rent it ? on Twitter Share How does a 4 bedroom penthouse with 180 degree 0cean views in Beach street meet the critera for affordable Housing , It has sent the developers open slather to maximise their profits by property banking their developments for 15 years when the intention was to provide housing for low income workers nurses, firefighters and emergency workers ,what would a 4 bedroom penthouse with ocean views in Beach St rent for and who could afford to rent it ? on Linkedin Email How does a 4 bedroom penthouse with 180 degree 0cean views in Beach street meet the critera for affordable Housing , It has sent the developers open slather to maximise their profits by property banking their developments for 15 years when the intention was to provide housing for low income workers nurses, firefighters and emergency workers ,what would a 4 bedroom penthouse with ocean views in Beach St rent for and who could afford to rent it ? link

    How does a 4 bedroom penthouse with 180 degree 0cean views in Beach street meet the critera for affordable Housing , It has sent the developers open slather to maximise their profits by property banking their developments for 15 years when the intention was to provide housing for low income workers nurses, firefighters and emergency workers ,what would a 4 bedroom penthouse with ocean views in Beach St rent for and who could afford to rent it ?

    rod 1958 asked 8 months ago

    In 2021 the State Government introduced the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing). This policy allowed developers to provide affordable housing for a period of 15 years, and in return have access to a range of benefits that allow for uplift on sites beyond what is permitted under Council's Local Planning Provisions. 

    This affordable housing remains with the developer and is managed by an accredited Community Housing Provider. Council does not have control over the state polices that permit this development, as they overide local planning provisions. Council also has minimal oversight over the management of this housing. 

    Council's new strategy will require advocacy to the state government for improvements to the existing state policy in order to encourage improved affordable housing outcomes, provide Council with greater oversight of the affordable housing delivered under this policy, and to consider essential workers in doing so.

  • Share Would this strategy be open to all people who reside/work in Randwick City, or would it be strictly for Australian Citizens or Permanent Visa holders? Thank you on Facebook Share Would this strategy be open to all people who reside/work in Randwick City, or would it be strictly for Australian Citizens or Permanent Visa holders? Thank you on Twitter Share Would this strategy be open to all people who reside/work in Randwick City, or would it be strictly for Australian Citizens or Permanent Visa holders? Thank you on Linkedin Email Would this strategy be open to all people who reside/work in Randwick City, or would it be strictly for Australian Citizens or Permanent Visa holders? Thank you link

    Would this strategy be open to all people who reside/work in Randwick City, or would it be strictly for Australian Citizens or Permanent Visa holders? Thank you

    WRC94 asked 8 months ago

    Affordable Housing is typically only for those that are Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents. However, Council can consider this when reviewing our guidelines around affordable housing eligibility, particularly in the context of essential workers.

  • Share Will this cost the ratepayers? If yes, how much money is allocated in the budget? It seems that land taxes, other taxes, and council fees drive housing costs to an large extent. What is being done to reduce those? on Facebook Share Will this cost the ratepayers? If yes, how much money is allocated in the budget? It seems that land taxes, other taxes, and council fees drive housing costs to an large extent. What is being done to reduce those? on Twitter Share Will this cost the ratepayers? If yes, how much money is allocated in the budget? It seems that land taxes, other taxes, and council fees drive housing costs to an large extent. What is being done to reduce those? on Linkedin Email Will this cost the ratepayers? If yes, how much money is allocated in the budget? It seems that land taxes, other taxes, and council fees drive housing costs to an large extent. What is being done to reduce those? link

    Will this cost the ratepayers? If yes, how much money is allocated in the budget? It seems that land taxes, other taxes, and council fees drive housing costs to an large extent. What is being done to reduce those?

    rayb085 asked 8 months ago

    Affordable Housing that is delivered by Council is funded primarily through affordable housing contributions placed on large scale developments - meaning that the developer pays rather than the community. 

    Council may also choose to utlise government grants or work with other organisations to fund affordable housing, however affordable housing is not funded using money received from rates. 

    In terms of reducing costs, the strategy does not consider all of these but does consider advocacy around tax structures that impact housing affordability.