Do you meet the criteria? If you do, we can help.
A range of independent and long term housing options are available for eligible applicants on low to moderate incomes. Both Community and Affordable Housing options are available across our property portfolio.
Your household income along with other eligibility criteria will decide the best housing options and services we can offer you.
Community Housing for low income earners
Applicants who are on low incomes (please check the chart below) will need to apply to the Department of Housing (DoH) to join the Joint Waiting list.
Click here to access the form.
This waiting list is based on urgency and date of application. To join the waitlist, please complete the application form and return to your local DoH office with the required attachments.
If you are in need of urgent assistance, please make an appointment with the DoH to discuss your situation.
Do I qualify for Community Housing assistance?
Income Criteria: If your weekly income is within these limits, apply to join the Department of Housing Joint Waiting list.
| NUMBER IN HOUSEHOLD |
METRO / SOUTH WEST |
METRO / SOUTH WEST
DISABILITY
|
| |
Single Income |
Dual Income |
Single Income |
Dual Income |
| 1 |
$430.00 |
- |
$540.00 |
- |
| 2 |
$580.00 |
$670.00 |
$725.00 |
$830.00 |
| 3 |
$695.00 |
$790.00 |
$870.00 |
$1,000.00 |
| 4 |
$815.00 |
$930.00 |
$1,020 |
$1,020.00 |
| Over 4 people, add this amount per extra person per week. |
$115.00 |
$145.00 |
Access Housing allocates many of its properties for affordable Community Housing directly from the Joint Waiting List. Whether you are currently on the waiting list or are just joining, tick the community housing box on the front of the application form to join the Joint Waiting List which will broaden the housing choices available to you.
Keep your contact details up to date: It is important that you keep your contact details up to date to allow us to contact you if a property becomes available. If you are not contactable, you may miss out on housing opportunities. Contact your regional office or the Department of Housing to do this.
Affordable housing for moderate income earners
Access Housing provides affordable housing programs for moderate income earners who are often key or essential workers such as teachers, police officers, nurses or clerical workers; working families and self-funded retirees.
For allocations, we maintain a register of eligible applicants. From this register, we allocate individuals and families to our properties, including investor-owned National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) properties. Allocation is not based on wait order but suitability to a vacant property.
Providing sustainable pathways out of social housing. Access Housing is working with the Department of Housing (DoH) to rehouse tenants who meet the Affordable Housing criteria. This is a great way to provide tenants with alternate affordable options.
Do I Qualify for the Affordable Housing Program?
Income Criteria: If your weekly income is within these limits, register your interest by submitting a completed Application Form - Affordable Options Register.
| One adult |
$821.50 |
| 2 adults |
$1,135.71 |
| 3 adults |
$1,449.92 |
| 4 adults |
$1,764.13 |
| Sole parent with 1 child |
$1,136.51 |
| Sole parent with 2 children |
$1,408.98 |
| Sole parent with 3 children |
$1,681.44 |
| Couple with 1 child |
$1,408.17 |
| Couple with 2 children |
$1,680.63 |
| Couple with 3 children |
$1,953.10 |
Affordable home ownership
Register your interest for future home ownership programs.
If your income is within or above these limits and you are interested in registering for information about any future home ownership programs Access Housing implements, please complete the Registration of Interest Form and select the home ownership information option.
Need to discuss your application?
Please contact your local Access Housing office to discuss any application or eligibility questions you may have.