Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development provides support services across housing, homelands, town camps and remote communities, local government, interpreting and translation services. Find out more about us.
What we are doing
Remote rent
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development is reviewing rent paid by remote housing tenants between February 2023 and February 2026 following the High Court decision.
Emergency rent relief for flood-affected public housing tenants
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development has applied an emergency rent relief under Regulation 5 of the Housing Regulations 1983 for eligible public housing tenants from flood-affected communities.
Have Your Say: NT Housing Strategy
The Northern Territory Government is developing a new Territory‑wide Housing Strategy. This strategy will guide how housing is planned and delivered across the NT.
Top End Housing at Belyuen Groove Festival
Top End Housing recently attended the Belyuen Groove Festival alongside our current repairs and maintenance and tenancy contractor, Yilli Housing.
Tenant accountability policy statement
The policy statement sets out the government’s position on tenant accountability, to be implemented by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development (DHLGCD).
Water management in Homelands training – register now
Register for the Northern Territory Government’s Water for Homelands training for technical and operational staff on best-practice water management and how to use the Bore Risk Assessment Tool.
A sweet Territory tradition: Christmas cakes for senior tenants
The festive season is here again, bringing warmth (and something sweet) to senior public housing tenants across the Northern Territory.
New homes delivered in Maningrida
Tenants are beginning to move into 4 new public housing homes in Maningrida, following completion by GT Builders Pty Ltd of 2 4-bedroom and 2 5-bedroom houses.
Flying repairs: rapid response in Kintore
When things go wrong in remote housing, quick action is important. A recent repair in Kintore shows how fast our contractors can respond and the importance of strong community relationships in making it happen.
Rapid response restores power in Pirlangimpi
When a fire at the Pirlangimpi Power Station left the community without power, Power and Water crews restored supply within days, with generators keeping the clinic, store and water services running.
Moving day in Mutitjulu
Five families in Mutitjulu have just stepped into newly built homes, which are providing safe, secure, and culturally appropriate living spaces and helping to build stronger futures for the local people and broader community.
Building bonds in Braitling
Social housing tenants are set to receive a visit from our Urban Tenancy Team who is rolling out a series of community engagement events, aimed at strengthening connections and creating safe spaces for residents to raise concerns, as well as share feedback on how we can support them in building positive environments.
Career conversations at Darwin Expo
The Aboriginal Interpreter Service (AIS) recently participated in the 2025 Darwin Careers Expo, where team members Kylie, Bernie, Darrin, and Brenden engaged with the community to discuss job opportunities available within the service.
