More housing support
Queenslanders will benefit from additional housing initiatives set to ease costs and help more Queenslanders secure a place to call home.
Some of these initiatives include:
- Unlocking land to deliver 10,000 new community homes by 2044
The Queensland Government has amended our planning framework to unlock church and charity owned land in partnership with the community housing sector. This will enable 500 homes to be built within the next 2 years.
More information about unlocking land for community housing. - Solar savings to benefit renters
The Supercharged Solar for Renters Program will help tackle the cost of living by providing eligible landlords with rebates of up to $3,500 to install solar panels on their rental properties—driving down electricity bills for renters across Queensland.
More about the Supercharged Solar for Renters Program . - Streamlining housing approvals to scale up supply
Queensland’s planning framework helps state and local governments deliver connected, liveable and sustainable communities.
The Queensland Government is partnering with councils to streamline housing approvals, scaling up approvals by 25% in the next 5 years.
More information about Queensland’s planning framework. - Supporting at-risk people and families with more shelters and services
Vulnerable Queenslanders will be able to access 10 new or replacement domestic and family violence shelters for women and children across the state. We will also deliver 8 new youth foyers for young people.
As part of this commitment, the Queensland Government will also boost after-hours outreach homelessness services to help vulnerable Queenslanders into accommodation. - Introducing the Building Reg Reno
The Queensland Government is introducing the Building Reg Reno (Building Regulation Renovation) to make it easier to build in Queensland. It will do this by cutting red tape, reducing unnecessary costs, and ensuring the industry runs smoother.
These changes will be rolled out progressively to improve productivity within the building and construction industry, while continuing to support efficient, risk-based regulatory effort and appropriate building standards.
More about the Building Reg Reno. - Making home ownership more accessible for First Nation peoples
Queensland is taking steps to make home ownership more accessible for First Nations peoples through the Palm Island Home Ownership Scheme.
This rent-to-buy scheme is being developed in partnership with the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council. There is potential for up to 300 social homes owned by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council to be made available through the scheme for residents to buy in the coming years.