The 16 homes have been built in Bathurst, Dubbo and Parkes for tenants on low to moderate incomes.

They are part of Housing Plus' affordable development program which will see the community housing provider build more than 305 affordable homes across Western NSW by the end of 2023.

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"We are delighted to be providing these much-needed new homes in regional towns across Western NSW," Housing Plus chief executive officer David Fisher said.

"Our new customers in these homes will also benefit from the tailored support we are able to offer them to assist with their health, education and employment needs.

"Our work shows the impact that we can have in the regional communities by locally-based regional community housing providers working with government to meet local needs."

The one and two-bedroom homes are all high-quality and energy efficient homes which successfully achieved greater than 7-stars under the National Home Energy Rating System (NatHERS).

This rating has significant benefits to tenants for both thermal comfort, which is identified as one of the most important factors for tenants, as well as providing low energy cost housing.

Housing Plus tenants also have access to support services to ensure that they sustain their tenancy as well as thrive within their community.

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