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
Have your say on local government representation in the Territory
Public consultation is now open for the 2026 Northern Territory Local Government Representation Review.
Complex Tenancies Team recognised for positive change
A thoughtful gesture from a neighbouring resident has recognised the positive changes at the 29 Victoria Drive complex in Gray.
NT Housing Strategy 2026-2030
The Northern Territory Government has launched its Housing Strategy 2026-2030.
Transition to Police Public Safety Officer model
Community safety across the Northern Territory is being strengthened through the introduction of Police Public Safety Officers (PPSOs).
Positive community outcomes at Victoria Gardens
The Greater Darwin Region is delivering positive outcomes through a targeted improvement program at 29 Victoria Drive, Gray. Since commencing in November 2025, the work has focused on strengthening tenancy compliance, reducing anti-social behaviour and improving community safety.
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.
