The scheme aims to provide assistance to lower income households by providing homes for purchase at affordable rates. The ACT Affordable Rental Office currently has an active waiting list for older, low income Canberrans. We offer properties to eligible tenants priced at less than 75% of current market rent. The decision triggers the realisation of the full benefits of the Ginninderry project, including a $170m investment in green infrastructure, public spaces and community facilities and an economic output of some $609m over the next five years alone.The Affordable Housing Action Plan has been, and will continue to be a key contributor in responding to housing demand, containing house prices and rent increases, and providing an economic boost to the Territory.Ginninderry is a long term, large project with a number of unique characteristics, particularly the cross-border nature of the project and the fact that it is being developed under a public/private joint venture arrangement.The project will contribute to the ACT Government’s Affordable Housing Action Plan target of 20% of dwellings in residential areas meeting a range of affordability criteria.1 McClymont Way (adjacent to Strathnairn Arts Association) Strathnairn ACT 2615Housing affordability is an issue that lots of people around Australia are talking about.The Planning Institute of Australia Awards (PIA), Canberra Chapter were held last Friday to celebrate another year of outstanding planning practice, people and projects within the ACT.As a part of the Action Plan, the focus for the government includes:The Ginninderry project will help to ensure demand for housing can be met and provide a diverse range of affordable housing options that may not be available in existing suburbs in Canberra.In line with the Plan, Ginninderry’s aim is to create quality places with a mix of home types supported by initiatives such as longer term rental and shared equity arrangements.The Plan aims to help Canberrans at all points on the accommodation spectrum, including home-buyers and people who would like to build their own home.Keep up-to-date. CHC Affordable Housing Real Estate Agency in Bruce,ACT 2617 offers specialist property services to buy, sell and rent real estate. Community Housing Canberra, the ACT’s largest community housing provider, has been given a $230,000 grant from the territory government to establish an affordable-rental real estate model. Located in Lyons, this purpose-built home sleeps five people and offers a private bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom as well as a shared communal living area.We deliver homes to the community in various locations across Canberra and are continuously growing our rental portfolio. The Affordable Rental Office operates a banded rent system that charges a percentage of market rent. Sign up to our email list.The project’s approach to housing affordability and diversity of choice will contribute hugely toward creating a diverse and socially sustainable community. The scheme provides financial support and facilitates services to ensure people with a disability are given the opportunity to find suitable accommodation, develop skills for employment, are enabled to carry out day-to-day activities, engage with their community and obtain the support they need.In addition to the above base criteria, CHC use a housing allocation matrix to ascertain the suitability of applicants for each property.