Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility

Housing Australia Future Fund and National Housing Accord

The Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and the National Housing Accord (Accord) are Australian Government initiatives to improve housing outcomes for Australians.

Through these programs, Housing Australia is working in partnership with all levels of government and the community housing, development and finance sectors to support the delivery of 20,000 new social and 20,000 new affordable homes across Australia over 5 years from 2024.

Find out more about the HAFF here.

Find out more about the Accord here.

What is the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF)?

Through the HAFFF, Housing Australia provides loans and grants for projects that increase the supply of social and affordable housing and that address acute housing needs across Australia, including regional, rural and remote areas.

What is the National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF)?

Through the NHAF, Housing Australia provides loans and grants for projects that increase the supply of affordable housing across Australia, including regional, rural and remote areas.

Information about funding rounds

Funding Round One

As at 3 March 2025, Housing Australia is pleased to report 29 projects have been approved under round one of the HAFFF and NHAF.

Housing Australia is working closely with preferred applicants to progress through contract negotiations based on project readiness, and enter into funding agreements by 30 June 2025.

To view the list of approved projects, click here.

Support for Funding Round One Applicants

If you have submitted an application with Housing Australia under Funding Round One and need to update your contact details, please log into the Housing Australia Portal here, or alternatively, contact us at enquiries@housingaustralia.gov.au

Funding Round Two

On 17 March 2025, Housing Australia notified applicants of the outcomes of their applications for funding under Round Two of the HAFFF.

Through Round Two, Housing Australia is partnering with State and Territory Governments and the community housing sector to support the delivery of 5,001 social dwellings nationwide.

Preferred projects will progress to contract negotiations and target entering into funding agreements by 30 June 2025.

CHP participation in Round Two

Community housing providers will play a critical role in delivering projects under funding round two of the HAFFF. For over 80% of the selected projects, State and Territory governments have indicated their intention to deliver projects in partnership with community housing providers and other eligible entities.

Housing Australia supports this delivery model, as it presents significant opportunities to build the capacity of the community housing sector by providing access to additional funding through capital grants and concessional loans. Housing Australia will work with State and Territory governments to engage eligible funding recipients such as CHPs under this initiative.

CHPs interested in participating in round two are encouraged to reach out to their relevant State and Territory housing delivery agency.

Future Funding Rounds

Subject to further decisions of Government, Housing Australia will update stakeholders on opportunities to participate in future funding rounds.