Affordable housing

To get updates about what we’re doing to tackle housing affordability locally, visit Shape Mount Alexander and click ‘Follow’.

Council is committed to addressing the housing affordability challenge in our community.  We are also seeking to match housing to our household types and climate.

Actions we're taking include:

  • Using Council land to deliver affordable housing
  • Negotiating use of State land for affordable housing
  • Connecting private landholders with affordable housing developers
  • Advocating for the housing needs of the shire

These actions connect to the key pillars in our Council Plan 2021-2025(PDF, 4MB). Some actions are large-scale, longer-term activities that will take time to come to fruition.

 

Affordable housing support

Find out what support and resources are available to you if you are seeking affordable housing in the shire.

Fast facts on affordable housing

Find out more about affordable housing and what it looks like in the shire.

Our advocacy work

Get the latest information on Council's advocacy work in the area of affordable housing.

The Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust

The Mount Alexander Affordable Housing Trust is a Council initiative to help tackle the issue of affordable housing in our region.

Templeton Street affordable housing

Find out more about Council's work to make more affordable housing available on Templeton Street in Castlemaine.

Other related projects

Find out about other work we're doing in the housing sector.

Related information

Mount Alexander Shire Council response - National Housing Homelessness Plan(PDF, 988KB)

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