David Carr Development Manager

CHC Affordable Housing  Not-for-profit providing quality community and affordable housing;  Independent of Government;  Caters for people on low to moderate incomes  Does not receive recurrent subsidies from Government;  Transfer of 132 properties from the ACT Government,  Average age of properties is 36 years and are in need of refurbishment/replacement;  Affordable housing to meet the following dwelling targets: ◦ Rental within 5 years, 500 within 10 years ◦ Sale – 220 within 5 years, 500 within 10 years

CHC Affordable Housing  Housing gap between public housing and open market  Estimated 78,000 households in gap

CHC Affordable Housing Childcare; Aged care; Police; Ambulance personnel; Nurses; Community development workers; and Transport workers.

CHC Affordable Housing  45% of tenancy’s more than 5 Years  42% of tenants’ housing needs have changed

CHC Affordable Housing  61% of tenants inappropriately housed  47% of tenants have an unused bedroom  14% of tenants are under housed

CHC Affordable Housing  51% of tenants want to be relocated  22% of tenants want to live in a different Canberra region

CHC Affordable Housing  44 Applications Surveyed

CHC Affordable Housing

 4 unrelated tenancies  All adaptable  Private kitchens, ensuite, living and outdoor  Shared entry and laundry  Separate metering

CHC Affordable Housing  4 unrelated tenants  Bedroom suites with ensuite, stores, sitting area  Shared living, kitchen, laundry  Approved as single residence  Completed

CHC Affordable Housing Abbeyfield – 10 unrelated people with mild mental disabilities Self funding model

CHC Affordable Housing  Forde - 20 units  Franklin 49 units  High energy rating  Low maintenance  Prefab/off site manufacture  Fast construction  Compact designs  Community focused living

CHC Affordable Housing Type F - accessible Type C

CHC Affordable Housing  19 apartment units  Mixed tenure  Mixed types  Start construction in 2-3 weeks

CHC Affordable Housing 8 units Mixed tenure Start construction November

CHC Affordable Housing  National Rental Affordability Scheme  100,000 new rental dwellings through tax credits of $8,000 PA  Subsidy extend to the not for profit sector  Chief Minister has agreed to support CHC ◦ $6,000 from Commonwealth and $2,000 from ACT Government ◦ Tranches of 50 dwellings each ◦ Retention for at least10 years  Other states ◦ Land contributions ◦ Cash grants ◦ Benevolent contributions