Get Help with Housing in NSW
Free information and support to help you apply for social and affordable housing in New South Wales. Check your eligibility, find services, and get step-by-step guidance.
What's Your Situation?
Select the option that best describes your current situation to get tailored information and support for New South Wales.
I Need Housing Tonight
If you're homeless or have nowhere safe to stay tonight, get immediate help.
Escaping Violence
Support for anyone fleeing domestic, family, or intimate partner violence.
Medical or Disability
Priority housing for people with medical conditions or disabilities affecting housing needs.
Refugee or Migrant
Housing support for refugees, asylum seekers, and newly arrived migrants.
Young People (16-25)
Specialised support and housing options for young people experiencing homelessness.
General Application
Check if you're eligible for social or affordable housing and start your application.
Key Contacts
For New South Wales (NSW)
How to Apply for Social Housing
Check Eligibility
Confirm you meet residency, income, and asset requirements for social housing.
Gather Documents
Collect ID, income evidence, and any supporting documents for your situation.
Apply Online or Phone
Submit your application through Homes NSW or call 1800 422 322.
Wait for Assessment
Your application will be assessed and you'll be placed on the housing register.
Important Information
This website provides general information only. It is not legal advice and does not replace official government information. Wait times for social housing vary by location and priority level. Always verify information with Homes NSW or call 1800 422 322.