Guide for Local Councils: The Delivery of Affordable Housing
The Guide for Local Councils: The Delivery of Affordable Housing was launched at the Local Government Housing Forum on 27 November 2025.
Led by Australian Community Housing and supported by ALGA, the Guide aims to build capability and partnerships between local government and Community Housing Providers. It recognises that, while councils are not required to provide affordable housing, they may seek to play a meaningful role where it aligns with community priorities and capacity.
The Guide was informed by a national survey of councils and includes practical insights, strategies, and case studies to help councils to build partnerships, access funding, and support the delivery of affordable housing.
The Guide was developed with the support of Polis Partners and funded through Housing Australia.
Download the Guide here, and watch a video that explains its use here.
Useful links
- Guide for Local Councils: The Delivery of Affordable Housing
- Watch a video to explain the Guide
- Video: Highlights from ALGA's Local Government Housing Forum
- Part I: ALGA President Matt Burnett talks about affordable housing
- Part II: ALGA President Matt Burnett talks about affordable housing
- City of Moreton Bay: Pathways to increased affordable housing
- Shire of Narembeen: the new Central East Aged Care Alliance
- Sunshine Coast Council: developing affordable housing under the Housing and Homelessness Action Plan