An expansion of the successful ModHomes Program will see more homes sooner under a re-elected Liberal Government, providing more Tasmanian families with a roof over their heads.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government's highly successful ModHomes program has already delivered hundreds of modular homes to Tasmanians.
Expanding our innovative ModHomes Program through Homes Tasmania will deliver an extra 200 homes.
Modular Homes take half the time of a traditional build and cost about 70 per cent of a traditionally constructed home.
Units are built off-site in around six weeks, then installed and completed on-site within just 14 weeks.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said modular housing presents significant opportunities to deliver more social and affordable homes, faster and cheaper.
"We are working on getting Tasmanians more homes sooner," the Premier said.
"This approach makes better use of available land while avoiding weather delays and keeping projects on track.
"Importantly, the program supports local jobs and training opportunities, helping to build a stronger construction workforce while accelerating the delivery of much-needed homes.
"We'll also continue to support Tasmanians getting on the tools with an extension of the payroll tax rebate for apprentices, making it cheaper for employers to train our next generation of tradies.
"By working smarter to allow smaller, more affordable homes, we can get more roofs over the heads of Tasmanians who need them.
"While Labor and the Greens argue, we've been delivering better healthcare, more housing, and responsible cost-of-living relief.
"But we've got more to do.
"So let's get on with it and finish the job, for Tasmania."
The Property Council of Australia has warmly welcomed the commitment to grow Tasmania's prefab and modular housing industry.
Tasmanian Executive Director Rebecca Ellston said, "Modular and prefabricated housing offers an opportunity to address housing affordability while bringing fresh innovation to the construction sector."
"With thoughtful planning reforms and a growing skilled workforce, expanding modular and prefab construction is a smart step forward," she said.
"These homes can be delivered faster, to consistently high standards, and with strong sustainability and safety credentials.
"This initiative will help create a strong, sustainable pipeline of work, giving both public and private investors the confidence to scale up and deliver more innovative housing solutions for Tasmanians."
