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Corporate Information



The Department of Local Government and Housing (DLGH) plays an important role in the Northern Territory as its responsibilities affect the quality of life for all Territorians.

These responsibilities include housing, local government, governance and Indigenous services, water safety, animal welfare and a significant role within all NT Regions through regional offices in four locations.

Our vision is transforming the physical and social infrastructure across the Territory. We work towards this goal by building partnerships with both urban and remote communities to achieve improved outcomes.

Our Business

The agency is committed to moving the Territory ahead through innovative policy development and effective service delivery. We support and facilitate strength and social and community development in everything we do. Our activities are aligned with wider Government policy objectives and we seek to add value by establishing and maintaining whole of government and across community linkages.

What do we do

The Agency provides a diverse range of services to promote and develop the community:

  • Social housing in urban and remote communities
  • Governance support for local communities
  • Aboriginal interpreter services

At an organisational level the Agency consists of three key divisions that support or deliver services or outputs to the community:

  • Local Government
  • Language, Community and Workplace Services
  • Housing and Infrastructure