If you are a housing or housing support provider or a specialist disability accommodation provider, you can find our policies and facts sheets here.
Social housing policy (PDF 184.1 KB)
This policy provides the principles for achieving good social housing outcomes for tenants of social housing providers in Tasmania.
Housing design policy (PDF 202.7 KB)
This policy establishes design principles and standards for the construction of new homes, including turnkey developments, that align with the objectives of the Tasmanian Housing Strategy 2023-2043. The principles and standards may inform acquisition, maintenance, and upgrades as appropriate.
Urgent housing need (PDF 185.2 KB)
People who are in imminent danger, where one or more household members are at risk, are considered to have an urgent need and assistance must be offered as soon as practicable.
Policy for Affordable Private Rental programs (PDF 180.7 KB)
This policy provides the principles for operating affordable private rental programs in Tasmania to enable access to safe, appropriate and affordable private rental accommodation for low-income households.
Policy for Private Rental Assistance (PDF 159.3 KB)
This policy provides the principles for administering Private Rental Assistance to help people establish and maintain private rental housing.
Humanitarian Settlement Program (PDF 136.6 KB)
The Humanitarian Settlement Program – delivered by the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania – provides settlement support to humanitarian entrants for up to 18 months.
Y2I supported accommodation policy (PDF 141.4 KB)
This policy provides the principles for operating Youth2Independence supported accommodation in Tasmania to help young residents aged 16-24 transition to independence and sustain good housing outcomes.
Aboriginal housing policy (PDF 122.6 KB)
This policy outlines the direction for the delivery of Aboriginal housing by social housing providers in Tasmania.
Backyard units policy (PDF 137.4 KB)
This policy provides the principles for using backyard units to achieve good social housing outcomes for tenants of social housing providers in Tasmania.