Housing options for older people
Learn about the different types of housing available for older people in the ACT and how to get help to secure your housing if you’re on a lower income.
Different types of housing are available for older people in the ACT. Learn what the options are and the help available for older people on lower incomes.
Free Housing Options Advisory service
When planning your retirement, there are many different types of housing to consider. You might be looking to downsize into a retirement village. If you need more support, an aged care home may be the best choice. If you’d rather stay in your own home, there are home modifications and services to help you.
Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT) can help you make the right choice to suit your needs. Their experienced staff can give you information and advice on:
- Government and community support services to stay in your own home longer
- Home modifications or equipment
- Seniors’ housing and living options, including retirement villages
- Downsizing to a smaller home or moving in with family or friends
- Public and private housing options
The ACT Government funds this free service.
Learn more about the Housing Options Advisory Service on the COTA ACT website.
Aged home subsidies and home care services
The Australian Government subsidises some aged care homes. They also subsidise services to help you stay in your own home.
Contact My Aged Care to arrange an assessment. Thier staff will confirm what you are eligible for and help you find the services you need.
Learn more on the My Aged Care website.
Affordable rentals for over 65s
The ACT Government provides rental properties for people over 65 on low incomes. Eligible residents can apply to be added to a waiting list.
Learn more about the Affordable Rental scheme.
Reduced and deferred conveyancing fees
The Pensioner Duty Concession Scheme helps you move somewhere more suited to your needs – for example, downsizing from a house to a townhouse. It reduces the conveyance duty you pay on the home or land.
The Pensioner Duty Deferral Scheme allows you to defer payment of conveyance duty, commonly known as stamp duty.
Learn more about the Pensioner Duty Concession Scheme.
Learn more about the Pensioner Duty Deferral Scheme.
Help for homeowners
We have programs that support older people to stay in their own homes. They can help people experiencing financial distress.
Learn about our Mortgage Relief program.
Learn about Rates Assistance for Pensioners.
Making an age-friendly city
We make sure we include the needs of older people in all our planning decisions. We're supporting safe, suitable, affordable housing for older people and designing communities that support people to thrive in their retirement years.
Learn about our Age-friendly city vision and plan.