The Minns Labor Government is inviting regional councils to apply for a share of $3 million in funding for projects that will support the delivery of more well-located and affordable homes.
Regional councils including Cessnock City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council are now able to apply for between $20,000 and $250,000 for individual projects as part of the NSW Government’s Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund.
Delivering more well-located homes near transport and services has been central to the NSW Government’s planning reforms so far and we’re not done.
As regional NSW plans for and delivers more homes to its growing communities, the Minns Government is supporting that growth by funding strategic planning projects.
Councils can use the funds to speed up new housing strategies, prepare infrastructure and servicing plans and make local planning amendments for the delivery of more diverse and affordable housing supply.
These projects will support regional NSW work towards its housing target of 55,000 homes during the National Housing Accord.
All NSW councils outside Greater Sydney are eligible for funding. Round three is now open and closes at 12pm on Friday 22 November 2024.
To learn more about the fund visit https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/housing/regional-housing/regional-housing-strategic-planning-fund.
State Member for the Electorate of Cessnock, Clayton Barr said:
“I encourage the local councils across the Electorate to apply for this funding to support more homes for our region.”
“It’s exciting to see the NSW Government and councils working together to create a pipeline for new homes.
“We are committed to solving the housing crisis so that regional communities can grow.”
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully said:
“The housing crisis is hitting regional communities just as hard as it is hitting Sydney, and the Minns Government wants to make sure they have the resources to plan for and deliver more homes in all parts of the state.”
“As regional communities grow and evolve, this funding will help deliver the important planning work needed to boost housing supply, affordability, and diversity.
“The NSW Government is working with regional councils on a coordinated planning approach to deal with regional housing issues.”
Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said:
“This funding will support more homes, which means more jobs and better communities in regional NSW.”
“Their submissions will then be assessed by an independent panel using a published criteria.”