National Rental
Affordability Scheme
National Rental Affordability
Scheme
• Shovel Ready round
• Round 5
Shovel Ready Rounds
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Tender opens 18 April 2013 and will close on 22 May 2013
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Projects must be substantially completed by 30 June 2014 and
available for rent by December 2014
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Up to 500 will be incentives available
Round 5
• Tender opens 7 May 2013 and will close on 6 August 2013
• All projects are to be delivered by 30 June 2016
• State Government support still to be confirmed
• Quality proposals in high demand locations are important and may
also allow for reallocation
How to Apply
• Application form and guidelines at www.fahcsia.gov.au/nras
• State assessment criteria and guidelines at
www.housing.wa.gov.au
When completing your application please refer to both the Commonwealth
and State websites.
Application and supporting documentation, including the States
assessment tool, is to be lodged with the Commonwealth prior to the due
date.
Assessment
• Assessments for both rounds will be carried out by the
Commonwealth and the State in parallel
• The Commonwealth assessment criteria can be found
on the website - www.fahcsia.gov.au/nras
• The State priority criteria will be listed on the Department
website along with a self assessment tool –
www.housing.wa.gov.au
Ranking Projects
• Each project will be assessed against a scoring matrix
based on the State priority criteria
• This will enable the State to identify those projects it
wishes to recommend to the Commonwealth
State Priority Criteria
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Location (LGA)
Proximity to Activity Centres (Directions 2031)
Proximity to services
Dwelling configuration
Rent discount
Involvement of a Community Housing Provider
Other affordable housing initiatives within the project
Location
INTENT:
NRAS housing should be targeted to areas where there is a need for affordable
housing by low to moderate income households.
• Scoring preference given to projects in local
government areas with high demand for affordable
housing, as listed on website
• Proponents will need to identify the specific address of
the project to be delivered
Proximity to Activity Centres
(Directions 2031)
INTENT:
Well located NRAS housing will enable residents to actively participate in Perth’s
future economic, social and community development.
• Scoring preference will be given to those projects in
close proximity to activity centres identified in Directions
2031 (some exclusions apply – see list on website)
Proximity to Services
INTENT:
NRAS housing should be well located and provide low to moderate households with
access to key services.
• Consistent with previous rounds
• Scoring preference will apply to projects within
close proximity of key services:
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Public transport
Employment
Schools
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Medical facilities
Shops
Amenity (parks, leisure
centres etc)
Dwelling Configuration
INTENT:
NRAS housing should help to fill the gaps in housing supply and positively
contribute to the diversity of housing in local communities.
• Applicants will need to specify the proposed dwelling
configuration and rationale
• Scoring preference will be based on:
1. evidence of demand for proposed housing type;
2. shortfall in supply of housing type; and
3. failure/inability of normal market to deliver.
Rental Discount
INTENT:
Wherever possible NRAS housing should maximise the affordability for residents
• Consistent with previous rounds
• Scoring preference will apply to those projects
that provide rental discounts greater than 20%
Involvement of Community Housing
Organisations (CHO)
INTENT:
While focused on creating new supply, State Government investment in NRAS
housing supports our efforts to strengthen and diversify the affordable housing
delivery system
• Consistent with previous rounds
• Scoring preference will apply to projects that
involve a CHO
Other Affordable Housing Initiatives
INTENT:
NRAS housing should optimise the social benefits derived from Government
investment
• Scoring preference will be given to those
projects that provide additional affordable
housing opportunities
Information and Enquiries
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Detailed information and guidelines about the State
assessment criteria will be available on the Department
website from 22 April 2013
During the tender period questions should be directed in
writing to nras@housing.wa.gov.au
Additional information is also available on the FAHCSIA
website www.fahcsia.gov.au/nras
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Notification
• State Assessments completed by:
• early June 2013 – Shovel Ready round
• early September 2013 – Round 5
• Final decisions and notification to applicants will
be provided by the Commonwealth
Shovel Ready Department Projects
• A number of Department of Housing projects
may meet the shovel ready criteria
• Contact details will be provided to Department
partners to determine NRAS suitability
Questions