Frequently Asked Questions

As the population continues to grow, DevelopmentWA understands that there is a need to contribute to a diverse range of quality housing options across Western Australia. In accordance with State Government policy, DevelopmentWA’s approach ensures a minimum of 20 per cent social and affordable homes in Government residential developments. Given the current demand, the State Government is focused on the delivery of new social and affordable housing that is well-located close to public transport, services and employment centres.

Social housing is the broad term that refers to homes that have subsidised rental and are provided to eligible low-income members of the community. Social housing includes public housing, which is managed by the Department of Communities, and community housing, provided primarily by non-government organisations referred to as Community Housing Providers. 

In support of the State Government’s commitment to deliver more social and affordable housing, we are working with the Department of Communities to identify and fast-track new development sites, as well as seeking innovative solutions to enable delivery. Working with a Community Housing Provider enables great opportunity for innovation in service delivery through the knowledge and experience of the community housing sector. DevelopmentWA aims to establish a sustainable and replicable build-to-rent model for the future provision of social and affordable housing in WA.