Who is eligible for Social Housing?
To be eligible for Social Housing, applicants must
- Be a citizen or have permanent residency in Australia, and
- Be resident in New South Wales (NSW), and
- Establish their identity, and
- Have a household income within the income eligibility limits, and
- Not own any assets or property which could reasonably be expected to resolve their housing need, and
- Be able to sustain a successful tenancy, with or without support, and
- If applicable, make repayments of any former debts to a Social Housing provider, and
- In general, be at least 18 years of age.
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