Department of Housing and Works - Business Opportunities

The Department of Housing and Works (DHW) works closely with the housing industry to deliver a range of housing options for Western Australians.
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Working with the private sector

The State Government is committed to creating vibrant and inclusive communities by increasing the supply and diversity of social and affordable housing in WA through collaborations with the private sector.

From 2011-2024 we issued several ‘Call for Submissions’ that have received many innovative proposals resulting in the delivery of appropriate social and affordable housing.

Our WA Housing Strategy 2020-2030 commits to a six per cent net increase in social homes over ten years. 

Call for Submissions for Social and Affordable Housing

Our 2026-27 renewal of the Call for Submissions for Social and Affordable Housing invites Submissions from the property and construction industry to help us deliver liveable and sustainable grouped and multiple dwelling residential developments for social and affordable housing in Perth or regional WA.

The Department of Housing and Works will engage respondents in a variety of ways through this selection process, including (but not limited to) off-the-plan purchases or land acquisition and construction contracts.

The private sector is encouraged to present Submissions that represent value for money, achieve sustainable development outcomes, and will deliver innovative, well-designed housing.

The 2026-27 CFS-SAH will also consider proposals that transform uninhabitable properties into liveable homes, either through substantial renovations or by converting non-residential buildings into residential dwellings.

Design briefs, construction specifications and preferred metropolitan locations are available for download and form part of the Call for Submissions documentation.

Submissions can be made to the Department of Housing and Works at any time until 28 January 2027.

Complete the online registration form below to obtain the Call for Submissions documentation which outlines the requirements and preferences for housing.

Call for Submissions online registration form

Potential respondents should engage early with the Housing Authority, prior to lodging a Submission by contacting the Market-led Projects team at CFS-SAH@dohw.wa.gov.au  

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