A Community Housing Provider (CHP) is an organisation, typically a not-for-profit, that provides affordable and secure rental housing to individuals and families on low to moderate incomes. They operate and manage the developments, providing support services such as tenancy financial counselling, and social services to help tenants maintain stable housing. CHPs are regulated to ensure they meet certain standards and provide good quality housing and services.

They carefully select the tenants, manage lease agreements and provide a proactive role in managing the apartments in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (RTA). In some instances, CHPs even provide onsite offices to work directly with tenants.

This approach is widely used in other states and is recognised by the Federal Government as an effective model for increasing the supply of community housing. They are appointed either by DevelopmentWA or The Department of Communities, depending on which agency or department is responsible for the development.

Affordable and social housing is needed now more than ever to support the growing number of people who are struggling with the rising cost of living and finding suitable, affordable homes.

This housing is a vital part of building diverse and vibrant communities, bringing together individuals, families, seniors, and essential workers, creating a vibrant and welcoming neighbourhood for everyone.  To enable this, these apartment developments will be made up of 80% affordable and 20% social homes, ensuring a mix of tenancies in each building.

Affordable housing provides a stable long term rental option for people in our community on low to moderate incomes. This includes key workers who are essential to delivering services. This might include your favourite barista who knows your coffee order, bus driver, dental hygienist, the enrolled nurse at your local hospital, hairdresser, barber or childcare workers.

Social housing is rental housing for very low to low-income households, provided by the WA Government (public housing) or Community Housing Providers (CHPs). It’s offered at below-market rates, with rent typically set at 25 per cent of gross household income.  Tenants are allocated through the Department of Communities ‘Public Housing Waitlist’ or the ‘Joint Waitlist’.

Most residents appreciate the housing assistance they receive, treat their homes with respect and care, and make great neighbours who contribute positively to their communities. 

DevelopmentWA is the State Government’s land and property delivery agency. We take projects from land acquisition to vibrant, liveable communities that shape WA.  DevelopmentWA are overseeing these projects on behalf of the State Government, including managing negotiations, entering agreements and overseeing project delivery with preferred Community Housing Providers, leading submissions and negotiations with Housing Australia to secure HAFF funding, and providing support and guidance with Development Application submissions.

We understand that new housing, particularly affordable and social housing, can prompt concern from neighbours and the surrounding community. At the same time, it plays an important role in easing pressure on the housing system and supporting people who may otherwise be locked out of the private rental market. 

These developments take a different approach, by providing housing on a rental basis only, and will be actively managed by experienced Community Housing Providers (CHP). They focus on keeping those in need of affordable and social housing in long-term stable homes, through careful tenant selection from the State Waiting List, managing lease agreements and proactively managing the apartments in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (RTA).

The development is part of the State Government’s pilot Housing Diversity Pipeline, which aims to increase the availability of social and affordable housing in Western Australia. Brown St was chosen as a location because of its proximity to the Busselton town centre and local services.

Housing Choices WA is an independent not-for-profit community housing provider that manages homes and communities for over 3,000 Western Australians in the Perth, Peel, and Southwest regions. It is part of the Housing Choices Australia Group that provides safe and affordable homes for more than 13,000 Australians across five States.

Housing Choices WA are the appointed provider to construct, own and operate the new 30-dwelling community housing development on Brown Street, Busselton. They will ensure a high-quality development that integrates with the neighbourhood. 

The development is part of the State Government’s pilot Housing Diversity Pipeline, which aims to increase the availability of social and affordable housing in Western Australia. Court Place Subiaco was chosen as a location because of its proximity to public transport, Perth CBD and local services, and its history in providing social housing for those in need.

Established in Australia in 1993, Community Housing Limited (CHL) is a Tier 1 not-for-profit community housing provider that delivers social and affordable housing for vulnerable people and low to moderate income households, who are unable to secure long-term affordable housing in the market. 

They operate nationally and bring expertise in areas critical to the success of this project, including social and affordable housing, community development, tenant support and property maintenance. 

With over 12,000 properties under management across Australia, as well as a considerable presence within Western Australia, CHL has a strong track record of supporting diverse communities and delivering long-term housing outcomes.

Community Housing Limited (CHL) is the preferred proponent to construct, own and operate the new 447-dwelling community housing development, consisting of 300 affordable homes and 147 social homes. Once the build is complete, they will own and operate the development, including selection and management of tenants and proactively managing the apartments in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (RTA).

The development is part of the State Government’s pilot Housing Diversity Pipeline, which aims to increase the availability of social and affordable housing in Western Australia. East Street, East Fremantle was chosen as a location because of its proximity to public transport, Fremantle CBD and local services.

Foundation Housing Limited (FHL) has been selected as the preferred community housing provider to deliver, own and operate a 34-dwelling apartment building at East Street, in East Fremantle. 

Established in 2006, FHL stands as Western Australia’s largest state-based community housing provider, with two decades of experience in managing lodging houses, mainstream tenancies, youth housing, shared housing, disability housing, and affordable housing tailored for key or essential workers.

Foundation Housing Limited is the preferred proponent to construct, own and operate the new 34 social apartments, consisting of 19 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom dwellings. Once the build is complete, they will own and operate the development, including selection and management of tenants and proactively managing the apartments in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (RTA).