Affordable Housing is a solution for Australians on low incomes who are having a tough time affording housing in the private rental market. We understand the challenges you’re facing, and we’re here to help!
Please download the Affordable Housing Application Form, complete and return to us where we will review it in accordance with the National Rental Affordability Scheme criteria.
To qualify for social housing, you must meet the eligibility requirements set by your state or territory. Check our resources to see if you are eligible.
We are delighted to invite you to explore the Argyle Housing Client Portal – your personalised gateway to manage and enrich your tenancy experience with us.
At Argyle Housing, we value your voice and the opportunity it brings for our community to thrive. We’re here to listen and work together toward a solution.
We provide secure homes for people, and together create a foundation for opportunity.Our vision is to deliver quality housing options and connections to community. Our mission is to create a better future for our communities through the growth and sustainability of our quality housing services.
Argyle Housing is meticulously governed by a dedicated Board of Directors, each bringing a wealth of diverse skills, extensive experience, and comprehensive knowledge that are critical in shaping our strategic direction.
Our sincere gratitude extends to the Commonwealth, NSW, and ACT Governments, as well as the myriad of organisations, agencies, contractors, and local governments that collaborate with Argyle Housing.
At Argyle Housing, we take pride in our commitment to providing high-quality, affordable housing solutions. Our projects are driven by a passion for creating vibrant communities that cater to the diverse needs of our residents.
At Argyle Housing, we believe that fostering a close-knit and dynamic community requires more than just providing secure housing—it’s about creating opportunities for connection, growth, and well-being.
Argyle Housing has a long-standing history of delivering transformative social outcomes through the provision of social and affordable housing across NSW and the ACT. By championing regional housing opportunities, intergenerational community building strategies, innovative partnerships, and wrap-around support, we have contributed to a significant social impact with notable reductions in homelessness, and the creation of more connected and empowered communities.
Focusing on building sustainable, safe and secure homes, Argyle Housing developments are constructed in partnership with other Housing Providers, councils, private developers, church-based groups and co-operatives to deliver safe, affordable housing within our communities.
As a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider, our projects include vital community consultation and placemaking programs that enhance neighbourhood interaction and foster connection to place. Through partnerships and collaboration, we are innovative in our approach to housing and explore new ways of delivering more housing for our communities.
Argyle Housing currently owns 437 properties across NSW and the ACT. Our capable team of approximately 80 staff across specialist teams covering everything from rent services, housing access, social renewal, transitions and client services manage our owned properties along with another approximately 2.500 properties.
Are you interested in partnering with us on a development, community project or program?
Opened in 2015, Common Ground Canberra is an innovative 5-storey development designed and constructed to support a vibrant, inclusive and diverse community of tenants. Based on New York’s innovative Breaking Ground program, Argyle Housing works in close partnership with our support partners, Northside, to deliver and coordinate on-site support to our tenants.
Common Ground, Canberra is a secure access building with 40 self-contained one-bedroom rental units for people on low to moderate incomes. The project is a collaborative partnership between Argyle Housing, the Common Ground Canberra Board, the ACT Government and Northside Community Service.
Argyle Housing is the tenancy and project manager for this affordable rental initiative in Canberra and works alongside Northside as the support service for residents providing a long-term housing solution.
Fast Facts
40 self-contained units (20 affordable and 20 social)
Access to common spaces, security and concierge services
Wrap-around support and inclusion programs
700m to health services and pharmacies
700m to Shops
Close to schools, cafes, shops and community facilities
Development Details
Type: 40 x 1 bedroom units (mix social and affordable housing)
Location: Gungahlin, ACT
Status: Completed and launched 2015
Client’s story:
Griffin Green Affordable Housing Project
About the Project
The Griffin Green Affordable Housing is located within Pioneer Housing Estate in Griffith. The project represents a partnership between Griffith City Council and Argyle Housing with $6 million of Commonwealth funding secured from the NSW Government Building Better Regions Fund.
Argyle and Council have both allocated $3 million to support the $12 million project which has been developed to provide new affordable housing options in Griffith. Close to the Griffith City Centre, The Griffin Green Affordable Housing Project saw the development of 20 new medium-density affordable rental housing units and will see the creation of 42 new housing lots.
As part of the placemaking project, it will also see Dave Taylor Park transformed to include space for a new community centre, a basketball court, playground equipment, and 4,798 square metres of open green recreational space. Cul de sac roadways are being connected to improve access throughout the neighbourhood.
The Griffin Green Transformation Project aligns strongly with the Griffith City Council Housing Strategy released in 2019. It will create jobs, support the construction industry, meet an identified housing need and help to lead the Griffith community through the post COVID-19 recovery period.
Development Details
Type: 20 mixed 2- and 3-bedroom units
Location: Griffith, NSW
Status: Construction and launched July 2024
Tolland Estate Renewal Project
Progress has been made with the announcement on 6 December 2022 of the agreement signed by the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) and the Argyle Consortium (Argyle Housing, BlueCHP and Birribee Housing) for the delivery of 16 per cent increase in new social housing within the Tolland and Duke of Kent Park precincts. In total almost 500 new mix-tenure homes will be delivered, of which around 180 will be new social housing.
Argyle Housing, BlueCHP and Birribee Housing form the Argyle Consortium who will manage tenancies for Tolland Estate’s existing and future social housing under a 20-year lease. The Consortium will also develop and deliver 70 new social homes in the Tolland Estate, assist with tenancy relocations and connect them with local wrap-around services.
This project is a big Step Forward to increasing supply of much needed affordable and social housing in the area and we at Argyle Housing look forward to working with the Consortium, government, LAHC, Aboriginal Housing Office, local services, current residents in the Tolland Estate and community to deliver an increased supply of more quality affordable and social housing for Wagga, creating more homes for those in need.
The Griffin Green affordable housing project, a joint initiative between Argyle Housing and Griffith City Council.
The project has now reached a key milestone with its construction phase completed. This significant accomplishment marks the start of the next step in creating much-needed affordable housing solutions for those in need.
The ambitious $12 million project delivered 20 new Affordable Housing units, owned and managed by Argyle Housing. In addition, the project includes plans for the sale of 42 lots of vacant land. Not only will this increase the supply of land opportunities for Griffith residents to acquire properties, but it will also do so in a way which maintains affordability and accessibility.
Griffin Green has been funded by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund ($6M), Griffith City Council ($3M), and Argyle Housing ($3M).
This project boasts easy access to an array of conveniences including a Community Hub and central green space called Dave Taylor Park. These units are specifically designed to house some of Griffith’s key workers such as teachers, police officers, nurses, paramedics, baristas, emergency services personnel, minimum wage and award-based positions that every community relies upon to function each and every day.
Argyle Housing has finalised designs for the two-storey houses, which are being built to help provide low to middle income housing in Griffith.
Last year, Griffith City Council gifted land on the corner of Wakaden Street and Crossing Street to Argyle Housing, as part of a strategy aimed at easing the current housing availability crisis.
The houses will be targeted towards families who earn too much to be eligible for social housing, but not enough to easily afford the market rental price.
Development Consent was received, and two rounds of tendering occurred on this project during the year. Unfortunately, both rounds of tendering were unable to deliver a construction cost that was below the completed valuation of the project. Currently an aggregated procurement is being pursued along with the proposed Community Hub as part of the Griffin Green project.
Modular Homes, Tolland
At Argyle Housing, we’re deeply committed to sustainable practices. In recent years, we’ve made a conscious effort to incorporate energy-efficient measures into our new building projects.
Last year, Argyle Housing was able to acquire two modular homes for our new site in Tolland.
Built by The Building Supply Co, these modular homes are constructed offsite and assembled on location within just two days, minimizing waste compared to traditional construction methods. The build is concrete, including internal walls, ensures low maintenance costs and keeps energy bills for our clients at a modest level, maintaining a comfortable temperature of 19-23 degrees. The overall finish meets high standards.
We’re excited about expanding our portfolio with more sustainable homes in the future, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint and work towards our net-zero goal.
