Further submissions on Council's proposed Inclusionary Housing plan change are now open.

Read more about the further submission process at https://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/district-plan/inclusionary-housing-plan-change.

We’re proposing to introduce Inclusionary Housing rules into the District Plan to help more people access affordable housing in the district.

The proposal would require most new residential subdivisions and developments to pay an ‘affordable housing financial contribution’.

This money would be collected by Council and provided to the Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust (or another registered Community Housing Provider), providing them with an ongoing funding stream to deliver their incredible work to provide access to affordable housing.

Housing is one of the biggest challenges our community faces. It’s also at the heart of creating secure, connected and caring communities, creating jobs and a diverse economy. This proposal is really important because it will support access to affordable housing for low-moderate income earners, helping to attract and retain skilled workers to the district. It also supports people to stay within the district, rather than living further afield in cheaper locations and commuting long distances to work.

Since 2003, we’ve successfully used inclusionary housing as a way of securing affordable housing contributions from developers on a case-by-case basis. The proposed rules will formalise that requirement providing more certainty that the construction of affordable housing can continue.

This is a complex but important topic for everyone in the district. To help people understand what’s proposed we’ve summarised some key points and provided answers to frequently asked questions. Find out more at https://www.qldc.govt.nz/your-council/district-plan/inclusionary-housing-plan-change.