Boost To Affordable And Social Housing
$105 million investment to help address housing stress.
The State Government has announced Department of Communities’ acquisition of a serviced apartment complex in East Perth that will be repurposed as a mix of affordable and social housing and managed by a Community Housing Provider (CHP) to help address the needs of Western Australians in housing stress.
The $105 million investment will provide a significant boost to housing supply. The 12-year-old Adelaide Terrace complex comprises up to 236 short-stay serviced apartments and 11 commercial suites.
The complex is part of the Queens Riverside precinct and is well located close to public transport, health services, recreation and other amenities.
The complex will be repurposed to provide long-term affordable and social housing rentals for low to moderate income households.
A CHP will be appointed through the Community Housing Prequalification Scheme to manage the building and be responsible for property and tenancy management including tenants selection.
The purchase and repurposing of this complex will provide a critical affordable and social housing boost in an area of high demand and high amenity.
Since 2021 the State Government has invested a record $5.8 billion in housing and homelessness measures and added more than 3100 social homes across the State.
To find out more visit East Perth affordable and social housing project .
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/boost-affordable-and-social-housing