2021-12-13 GC Agenda - Item 8 -Attachment 1 - Housing Needs Assessment

Noosa Council has indicated a strong desire to take action to relieve the pressure on the local
housing market and facilitate greater housing choice for the community moving forward, before there
is further social and economic impact on the Shire. As a result it is the recommendation of this study
that Council adopt a Housing Strategy that specifically addresses improving housing choice and
affordability within the Shire.
Such a Strategy should include an implementation plan which sets out the resourcing implications
and budget allocations for each action. It is suggested actions may broadly fall within the categories
of:
•       Land use planning – including specific amendments to the local planning instruments;
•       Advocacy – to other levels of government for changes and initiatives identified in this report;
        and
•       Partnerships –
    o    To deliver social and affordable housing
    o    With State Government to increase social housing supply in Noosa Shire
    o    With Commonwealth Government by seeking funding commitments for housing in Noosa
         Shire
    o    With Community Housing Providers; and
    o    With other local governments
•       Investment – committed by Council to deliver the agreed actions and advocacy




Noosa Housing Needs Assessment 2021                                                             Page 8