Builders announced to construct 1,100 social and affordable homes

The State Government has announced a "major milestone" in its affordable and social housing construction programs with the announcement of three builders set to deliver 1,146 new homes throughout the Perth metropolitan area.

The companies will construct one and two-bedroom apartments near train stations or high-frequency public transport corridors. 80% of the apartments will be affordable and 20% social housing.

The dwellings will be located in suburbs like Ellenbrook, Wellard, Butler, Rivervale, Subicao and Midland.

PACT Construction, EMCO Building and Icon Construction have been selected after a tender launched in April.

Construction on the first project is set to commence in the first few months of 2026, with the build time of each project expected to take between 16 and 30 months.

"Our record $5.8 billion investment in housing and homelessness measures is bolstered by a strong partnership with the Federal Government, supercharging delivery and helping to get large scale projects off the ground," Planning and Lands and Housing and Works Minister John Carey said.

"Today’s milestone is more proof that our local community is being listened to and is receiving massive national investment," Federal Member for Perth Patrick Gorman said.

The State Government has pledged to deliver more social housing, with the 2021 census finding there were 36,148 households in social housing in WA.

In May the State Government announced a $5.1 billion investment and pledged to deliver over 5,300 social dwellings.