Name of initiative
Rezone and Build
Funding allocation
$73.54m over 2 years
What is to be delivered?
Rezoning of 70,000 home sites in priority locations across metropolitan and regional NSW.
How will it be delivered?
The Department of Planning and Environment will determine priority locations for new homes planned through state-led rezoning assessments.
Who will benefit?
- The community will benefit, with more homes to own or rent in places with access to transport, services, and open space. The program enables faster delivery of projects that deliver more housing.
What are the key milestones?
- December 2022: Announcement of state-led rezonings and state-assessed planning proposals
- December 2022: Nominations open for the state-assessed planning proposal pathway
- November 2022 - June 2024: Public exhibition of the various state-led rezonings and state-assessed planning proposals
- June 2024: 70,000 homes sites rezoned
What are the key benefits?
- More land available more quickly for new homes and more housing choice
- Communities have access to the services and infrastructure they need