My Department supports local authorities to fund Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to deliver housing under the Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) for priority housing categories, including age-friendly housing. CAS operates on the basis that loans of 100% are available to AHBs where all people to be accommodated are on the social housing waiting list, or loans to cover 95% of the capital development costs apply where AHBs retain 25% of the nomination rights.
I am keen that age-friendly housing is developed across the country and accordingly, I would encourage any AHBs interested in the differing funding and nomination options that are available under CAS, to contact their local authority to discuss these options.