National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness

About the National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness 

The National Agreement on Social Housing and Homelessness (NASHH) is an agreement between the Australian, state and territory governments under the Federal Financial Relations Act 2009. It replaced the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement from 1 July 2024. 

Through the NASHH, the Australian and state and territory governments will work towards a common goal to: 

• help people who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness 
• support Australia’s social housing and homelessness services sectors to operate effectively

The NASHH gives states and territories flexibility to deliver services that best meet the needs of their communities and to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities. It also improves data and evidence sharing and the transparency and accountability of public spending. 

Under the agreement, the Australian Government provides around $1.8 billion each year to states and territories. This includes a homelessness funding component of around $400 million a year. States and territories are required to match their share of homelessness funding. 

The objectives of the NASHH are assessed against the National Outcomes Framework. Key social housing and homelessness measures are used to monitor progress achieved through the NASHH. 

Connection with Closing the Gap 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face disproportionate rates of housing inequality. The NASHH recognises the need to address this. Commitments made under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap(Opens in a new tab/window) are reflected in the NASHH, including the need for shared decision-making. 

Learn more about how we are Closing the Gap.  

More information 

Read more about the agreement on the Federal Financial Relations website(Opens in a new tab/window).