Housing
Queenslanders should have access to safe, secure and affordable homes that meet their needs.
Number of extra people calling Queensland home by 2036*
*Source: Queensland Government Statistician Office (Based off medium series projections 6,492,441)
As Queensland continues to grow and change, we are working with councils and industry to plan for and deliver housing where it is most needed and to create liveable communities for people.
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Redland Housing Supply and Diversity Strategy
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Boost the housing investment fund by $2 billion
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Review of the South East Queensland regional plan
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Housing Opportunities Portal
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Taking action
The Queensland Government is investing almost $4 billion in social and affordable housing to increase housing through new initiatives and actions in the private and social and affordable housing supply, as well as continuing to deliver on a range of existing initiatives and programs.
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Additional $1 billion doubling the Housing Investment Fund to $2 billion
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5,600 new social and affordable home commencements by 30 June 2027
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$56 million in new housing supply and housing support initiatives
Increasing housing supply
New initiatives are in place to increase housing options for people.
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Secondary dwelling
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Rooming accommodation
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Rural workers' accommodation
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Buying homes to provide social housing sooner
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More information on housing
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Short-term rental accommodation review
The Queensland Government has delivered on its commitment to investigate the impact of short-term rental accommodation on housing affordability and availability across different communities.
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Caboolture West
The CWISP paves the way for fast tracked assessment of 13,000 new homes across 600 hectares of land earmarked for residential development over the next 15 years.
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Granny flats to help ease private rental market
As Queenslanders seek a variety of diverse housing options, homeowners are being encouraged to consider renting out their granny flats, providing an alternative to traditional housing and increased social benefits.
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Micro lots
The traditional free-standing home with a large backyard that may have suited the Queensland of yester year doesn't suit the dynamic Queenslanders of today and tomorrow, like Gold Coast residents Rob and Wendy Nutt.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2023