Development contribution plans
Some developments may require a financial contribution towards the cost of new and upgraded amenities for the people who will live and work in the development.
Important note
The Redfern-Waterloo Authority contributions plan 2006 was repealed by the NSW Government on 2 March 2023. The City of Sydney development contributions plan 2015 now applies where the Redfern-Waterloo contributions plan 2006 previously applied.
Development contribution plans
Central Sydney Development Contributions Plan 2013Central Sydney section 61 contributions cover central city building projects that exceed $200,000.Published 9 July 2013Development contribution plans
City of Sydney Development Contributions Plan 2015Section 7.11 (2015) contributions cover building projects outside central Sydney that will result in a net population increase.Published 1 July 2016
Affordable housing contributions
Some development in Green Square, Ultimo/Pyrmont (City West) and the Employment Lands may require a contribution towards the cost of providing affordable housing.
Providing affordable housing is a key focus of the City’s long-term development strategy for these 3 areas. The redevelopment of these areas has increased land values, which has increased the cost of buying or renting homes, making them beyond the reach of low to moderate income households.
Providing affordable housing ensures people living in low to moderate income households can continue to live and work in the city.
Development contribution plans
Green Square affordable housing programThe program’s objective is to retain a socially diverse population as the area gentrifies and undergoes significant renewal.Published 18 March 2020Development contribution plans
City West affordable housing programThe recommended affordable housing provider for Ultimo/Pyrmont.Published 1 July 2020Development contribution plans
Employment lands affordable housing programEnsuring affordable rental housing for essential and low income earners as new jobs are created in and around the southern employment land.Published 1 June 2020
