EPRA has developed an Affordable Housing Program, committed to encouraging affordability and diversity within our projects. 'Affordable Housing' in this sense refers to affordability, accessibility and appropriateness to the occupier's requirements. The EPRA Affordable Housing Program aims to:

• Increase the availability of housing to essential workers and low to moderate income households that is close to public transport, services, recreation and employment.
• Enhance socio-economic diversity in the Redevelopment Area and provide accommodation options to special needs groups.
• Leverage private investment to deliver a diversity of accommodation options

Affordable Housing Policy
EPRA's Residential Development Planning Policy commits EPRA to delivery of 10-15% affordable or social housing in all new developments across the Redevelopment Area.

Our Affordable Housing Program includes:

1. Social Housing
   This includes social and special needs housing and is facilitated through the sale of land to the Department of Housing (DH) or not-for-profit organisations. These organisations develop land to provide submarket rental housing to low income or special needs groups.
2. Market Housing
   This includes open market housing; providing housing at the lower end of the market and long-term rental housing. Under this tier, EPRA is facilitating the delivery of long-term rental housing at market rates using a restrictive covenant placed on the Certificate of Title that requires units to be retained as rental housing for a minimum of 10 years.

For social or affordable housing eligibility criteria, visit the Department of Housing.

For more Affordable Housing Program information, contact EPRA, ph. 9222 8000.

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