Housing & Accommodation

Public housing, social housing, disability supported accommodation services and other acommodation-related support for Victorians most in need.

Latest News and Events

Engage - Tenant Participation Newsletter
Friday 23 December 2011
The Engage - Tenant Participation Newsletter, is produced by the Housing Program from the North & West Metropolitan Region of the Department.
Outstanding volunteers
Wednesday 21 December 2011
The Award honours the work of the late Frances Penington who, as Commissioner of the Housing Commission, was the first female appointed to the board of a statutory authority in Victoria.
Breathing new life into Norlane
Wednesday 21 December 2011
The next four years will bring significant changes to the landscape of Norlane, Geelong, with a new housing development project already underway.
Working together to reduce homelessness: $25 million for Innovation Action Projects
Wednesday 21 December 2011
Speakers from government and the community sector presented a series of case studies to share their strategies to reduce homelessness and increase sustainable pathways out of homelessness at the 2nd Annual Integrating Services to Reduce Homelessness Conference, held in Melbourne during November.
Opening of Drill Hall
Wednesday 21 December 2011
A new $30 million affordable housing development built on top of Melbourne's heritage-listed Drill Hall building has brought this Art Deco landmark back to life.

Start here for housing and accommodation services

An overview of housing and accommodation-related services and support offered by or overseen by the Department of Human Services.

Public housing

Public housing services for low-income Victorians and people in need, especially those who have been made homeless and need support. Includes information on applying for and living in public housing.

Social housing

The department works directly in partnership with not-for-profit registered housing agencies that develop, own and manage rental housing for people on low incomes.

Shared supported accommodation

The Shared Supported Accommodation program aims to provide high-quality, supported housing in the community. Accommodation is usually offered in shared housing with up to five other people with disabilities.

Homelessness

Information for people experiencing homelessness and wishing to find support services or to apply for public housing.

Home owner support

Information for home owners needing assistance in mortgage relief and housing opportunities for independent living such as movable units and group self build.