Housing Australia Future Fund Facility and National Housing Accord Facility

Impact of funding rounds 1 and 2 

Housing Australia is advancing toward the national target of 40,000 new social and affordable homes through the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF). To date, 279 projects have been committed under the first two funding rounds, delivering 18,650 homes nationwide to help address housing need at scale.

Funding Rounds 1 and 2 have achieved strong progress toward the overall program targets, committing funding to:

• 9,284 social housing dwellings
• 9,366 affordable housing dwellings.

Housing Australia has secured at least 1,200 dwellings in each of the five largest states, including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to a balanced, timely and impactful housing portfolio, ensuring homes are delivered where they are needed most.

With the continued support of our investors and partners, Housing Australia is focused on supporting the delivery of long-term, sustainable housing outcomes that meet community needs and national priorities.

Combined outcomes of rounds 1 and 2*
 

*Data as at 30 September 2025.

Upcoming funding round

The largest funding round to date under the Housing Australia Future Fund Facility (HAFFF) and National Housing Accord Facility (NHAF) is set to launch in late January 2026, unlocking investment to deliver the remaining 21,350 social and affordable homes to reach the national target of 40,000 homes by 2029. 

Round 3 is about accelerating delivery and deepening partnerships. Building on strong momentum from previous rounds, Housing Australia is working with partners across sectors to deliver sustainable housing outcomes at scale and address housing need nationwide.

Overview of funding round

In Round 3, Housing Australia will offer:

• funding packages of various sizes encouraging industry partnerships led by Community Housing Providers and other eligible funding recipients
• partnership opportunities for States and Territories
• $600 million in dedicated funding for First Nations housing organisations.

An open, on-demand, two-stage application process will enable faster decisions. Housing Australia will also establish a First Nations Concierge service to support First Nations housing organisations through the application process.

Funding will be prioritised for well-located, high-quality, value-for-money projects that can deliver homes quickly across metropolitan and regional areas for diverse tenant cohorts.
 

Register Your Interest in Round 3

Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest in applying for Round 3 funding.

This Registration of Interest process helps Housing Australia keep stakeholders informed, gauge demand, and identify projects that align with program objectives.

Register your interest by completing the registration form.

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