A home for everyone

Published on 03 February 2025

Imagine a city where everyone has a safe, secure and affordable home. As our population grows, so too does our need for affordable housing – it’s estimated that Frankston City will need over 8,000 more affordable homes by 2036. Affordable housing is essential infrastructure and an important part of any thriving City. Having enough affordable housing for everyone can help to reduce homelessness, improve community wellbeing and create more vibrant neighbourhoods.

Availability and affordability of housing is currently a challenge for many due to a range of cost-of living and market pressures. Council is dedicated to finding a way to increase affordable housing within the city to ensure a secure housing future for all and the Draft Affordable Housing Policy has been created to guide that work. The draft policy outlines three roles Council might take — as a supply enabler, advocate and partner — and will inform all future affordable housing planning and decision-making.

We want to hear from you! Have your say on the Draft Affordable Housing Policy and the future of affordable housing in our City via Engage Frankston when engagement opens on the 21 February 2025. Engagement closes Sunday 23 March. Visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au