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Welcome to Defence Housing Australia

We provide housing and related services for Defence members and their families.

Learn more about DHA

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Housing
Find out about our housing and related services for Defence members and their families.
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Investing
When you lease a property to DHA you get a secure property investment.
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Leasing
Benefit from our secure, long-term lease arrangements and fair market rent.
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Development
We acquire and develop land to provide suitable housing solutions for Defence members and their families.

Supporting Defence families with trusted housing

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) delivers secure, quality homes and housing services for Australian Defence Force members and their families — managing property, tenancy, and long-term leases to help Defence maintain its capability.

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Services and support

A Navy Defence member interacts with a DHA Property Manager.
Housing help
Get faster, easier access to housing help.
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Rent Allowance trial
Find out more about the Rent Allowance trial for ADF members and their families.

A DHA house in Canberra, ACT.
Property investment webinar
Learn about the benefits of leasing your investment property to DHA.

Latest news

Builder profile: Mellross Homes
Learn more about DHA's Official Supplier, Mellross Homes. This supplier is offering investors DHA compliant, lease-ready homes built for Defence families.
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Three generations, one family, and the home that never really moves
There are few Defence members who can say that their siblings, parent, grandparent, and even in-laws have, or currently are, serving their country and…
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DHA awards Aitkenvale property relocation contract to Renewable Homes
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has completed a successful expression of interest (EOI) process, awarding Renewable Homes with the contract for relocating 68…
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