Check Your Eligibility
Find out if you may be eligible for social housing assistance.
Income Calculator
New South Wales (NSW)
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Income: $795/week
Find out if you may be eligible for social housing assistance.
Basic Requirements
- Residency: Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Age: 18 years or older to apply
- Income: Household income within the limits (see calculator)
- Assets: No property or assets that could meet your housing need
Visa Eligibility
✓ Eligible Visas
- • Australian citizens
- • Permanent residents (all subclasses)
- • Humanitarian visas (200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 851, 866)
- • Protected Special Category Visa (NZ citizens pre-2001)
⚠ May Be Eligible (with conditions)
- • Partner provisional visas (820, 309)
- • Temporary Protection Visas (785, 790)
✗ Not Eligible
- • Student visas
- • Working holiday visas
- • Visitor visas
- • Most bridging visas
Priority Housing
You may qualify for priority assessment if you:
- →Are escaping domestic or family violence
- →Have a severe medical condition affecting housing
- →Are homeless or at immediate risk
- →Need housing to have children restored from care
Next Steps
1
Gather Documents
Collect your ID, proof of income, and any supporting documents for your situation.
2
Apply Online or Phone
Submit your application or call for assistance.
3
Get Support
Connect with an NGO caseworker who can help you through the application process.