ABOUT COMMUNITY HOUSING
Community housing is a type of social housing that offers a secure and affordable housing option for people on low to moderate incomes, and is administered by the not-for-profit sector.
Community housing providers are committed to the growth of secure, affordable, appropriate rental housing provided by not-for-profit community organisations on a basis which:
Is respectful of tenants’ rights;
Provides opportunities for tenants to have control over their housing and environment through participation in management;
Meets the needs of individuals and families;
Is linked with the development of a community.
These principles underpin community housing and distinguish it from other forms of subsidised housing. Community housing provides more than just bricks and mortar. It provides links to local services and ties to the community.
The Community Housing Federation of Australia (CHFA) has a vision for community housing as an independent sector able to offer real choice to tenants on low incomes.