The Community Housing Strategy sets out the direction for both the Council’s provision and support of community housing and the types of roles it can undertake to deliver its vision.
Community Housing Strategy 2021-2031 [PDF, 2.9 MB]
The Community Housing Strategy takes its lead from the Council’s overall Housing Policy(external link), which prioritises housing as a human right.
Underpinned with collaborative leadership for a city-wide outlook, the strategy frames community housing as central to the city’s fabric and wellbeing.
Its vision: Community housing as a foundation of housing and wellbeing in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
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