Homes for NSW Plan

Homes NSW is developing a 10-year Homes for NSW Plan to improve the social housing and homelessness system in NSW. 

It’s being shaped by the voices of those who know the system best—people with lived experience, service partners, community organisations and sector experts. 

Through the plan, we aim to: 

• repair existing homes so they’re safe, comfortable and help people feel connected to their community
• build more and better homes that are high-quality, accessible and climate resilient
• end homelessness faster by providing long-term housing and the right support
• work better together with government, homelessness providers and housing partners
• deliver services that are compassionate, culturally safe and responsive to individual needs
• drive better outcomes for tenants, applicants and people experiencing homelessness. 

The final plan will be released in July 2025. 

Consulting on a shared vision for the future 

Through consultation and engagement, we’ve heard what’s working and where we must do better. 

Between December 2024 and January 2025, we invited stakeholders to share their views on the Homes for NSW Discussion Paper, which explored key challenges impacting the social housing and homelessness system. It suggested 3 priorities for reform: 

1. Customer-driven service
2. More and better homes
3. A system that works 

These priorities formed the foundation of our consultation, guiding conversations with stakeholders and communities. 

What we heard 

We received strong and diverse participation, with more than 60 formal submissions and 242 survey responses. 

A balanced and representative mix of voices shaped the consultation. Of those who completed the survey: 

• around 50% identified as people with lived experience
• around 50% were professionals from the housing and homelessness sector
• at least 26% identified as a person with disability
• at least 20% said they care for someone with disability
• at least 10% identified as First Nations
• at least 10% said they speak a language other than English. 

Their valuable feedback is helping shape a system that’s more inclusive, responsive and accountable—one that delivers decent homes and the right support, at the right time. 

Find out what feedback we heard through consultation (PDF 507.74KB). 

Laying the foundation for real change 

The Homes for NSW Plan builds on the momentum of the NSW Government’s historic $6.6 billion investment in the Building Homes for NSW program, announced in the 2024–25 Budget. This is the largest commitment to social housing and homelessness in the state’s history—funding 8,400 new social homes, upgrades to 33,000 public and Aboriginal homes, and expanded support for people experiencing homelessness. Together with the creation of Homes NSW, this investment lays the foundation for real change. 

Next steps 

• Soon: The Homes for NSW Plan will be released in July 2025.
• Next: Ongoing engagement with partners and customers to design and implement reforms.

Stay connected 

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