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It is our aim that all people in New South Wales, including older people, people with disabilities and those on low incomes have access to affordable and well-designed housing.
In this section, you will find plans and policies promoting the delivery of high quality apartments, housing for seniors, affordable rental housing and for caravan parks, camping grounds and manufactured homes.
For more information about State Environmental Planning Policy No. 70 – Affordable Housing Revised Schemes, the State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 and the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors and People with a Disability) 2004 as well as for queries about caravan parks and manufactured home estates, contact the Housing Policy team at:
Diverse and affordable housing
The NSW Government supports planning policies that encourage affordable housing development which incorporates the needs and character of the surrounding area.
Read more about diverse and affordable housing
Apartment Design Guide
The Apartment Design Guide provides consistent planning and design standards for apartments across the State.
Read about consistent planning and design standards for apartments
Better apartments
The NSW Government promotes better apartment design across NSW through the State Environmental Planning Policy No 65 - Design Quality of Residential Apartment Development (SEPP 65). This policy aims to deliver a better living environment for the residents now choosing this form of housing, and enhance our streetscapes and our neighbourhoods across the State.
Read about better apartment design
Greenfield Housing Code
The Greenfield Housing Code 'the Code' will speed up the delivery of new homes in greenfield areas across NSW.
Find out about the Code
The New Inland Code for NSW
The new Inland Code has been released to simplify the planning process for home owners and farmers in regional NSW.
Read about the Inland Code
Local Housing Strategy Guideline and Template
The Local Housing Strategy Guideline and Template has been prepared to support councils in developing local housing strategies.
Access the guideline and template
Caravan Camping and Manufactured Homes
We are working to improve the planning and approval process for manufactured homes and estates, caravan parks, and camping grounds.
Read about the review
Housing for Seniors and PWD
It is our aim that all people in New South Wales, including older people, people with disabilities and those on low incomes have access to affordable and well-designed housing.
Read about the updates
Low Rise Housing Diversity
Currently, most new homes built in NSW tend to fall into two categories; traditional free - standing houses and apartments. Low Rise Housing Diversity provides an alternative as a more affordable housing choice and with the new Low Rise Housing Diversity Code there are more benefits.
Find out about the benefits of Low Rise Medium Density Housing
The Housing Code
The Housing Code sets out clear planning rules for complying development including one and two storey homes, renovations and extensions.
Understand the Housing Code
The New South Wales Government is seeking feedback from community, council and industry to help shape the future of housing in NSW.
Have your say online