The Tasmanian Liberal Government is working hard to reduce homelessness and ease housing stress across Tasmania. The Affordable Housing Strategy 2015-2025 (the Strategy) builds upon support the Government provides every day to those in need. In Tasmania, around 12000 households live in subsidized social housing, and on average over 200 households are assisted with affordable private rentals each month through the Private Rental Assistance program. In recognition of these changes, the Government has boosted its investment in affordable housing for the second stage of the Strategy.

In releasing the Affordable Housing Action Plan 2019-2023 (Action Plan 2), the Government has set out the shape of our housing plan for the next four years. It focuses on constructing more affordable homes, releasing more land close to services and employment, and providing supported accommodation for targeted groups so that Tasmanians have better access to the housing and support they need.

We have consulted widely in the development of this plan and incorporated key themes that were discussed at the Housing Summit and roundtables held in each region. As discussed with stakeholders, it will remain flexible to respond to emerging opportunities and challenges as we progress initiatives over the next few years. Stage Two builds on the work of Stage One and brings our total investment for affordable housing to almost $200 million over eight years. Stage Two will provide an additional 1500 new affordable lots and homes for Tasmanians, and assist around 2000 households, increasing the total number of new affordable homes to 2400, with around 3600 households assisted.