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There are two main forms of housing provided by Hume Community Housing:
- Social Housing
- Affordable Housing
Social Housing
What is social housing?
Social housing is provided to those on low to moderate incomes. Some social housing is managed by community housing providers like Hume (community housing) while other properties are managed by Housing NSW (public housing). The same eligibility criteria are used by all providers to assess applications for assistance.
Only one application is needed to apply for social housing. Your application can be made through Hume, Housing NSW or a number of other community providers.
The rent for social housing is determined based on income.
Eligibility for social housing
To be eligible, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a citizen or have permanent residency in Australia
- Be resident in NSW
- Have a household income within the income eligibility limit. The information on income limits are in the Fact Sheet
- Not own any assets or property which could reasonably be expected to resolve your housing need
- Be able to sustain a successful tenancy with or without support
- If applicable – make repayments of any former debts to a social housing provider
In general eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Exceptions may apply. If you are under 18 or represent someone under 18 you should contact Hume to discuss eligibility.
For more information including detailed advice on income eligibility see Fact Sheet.
More information about the applying for social housing in NSW is also available at Housing NSW Housing Pathways website.
Affordable Housing
What is affordable housing?
Affordable housing is designed to help those on low and moderate incomes who are paying 30% or more of their income in rent. Tenancies are offered for a fixed term and continuing assistance is dependent on meeting the specified income eligibility.
To be eligible for Affordable Housing through Hume you must meet the following criteria:
- Earn a low to moderate income as defined by the table below
- Demonstrate a need for affordable housing and be unable to resolve this housing need in the private market in the medium to long term without assistance
- You should not have assets or property that could reasonably be expected to solve your housing situation
- You must be an Australian resident, living in Australia
- You must be able to demonstrate the ability to sustain a successful tenancy
Available to Rent
Affordable unit in Brisbane St Harris Park
- 1 bedroom
- Undercover parking
- Verticals
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Dryer
- Balcony
Applicants must have a connection to the area. Preference will be given to applicants who are key & essential service workers such as police, nurses, childcare workers and fire fighters.
Applicants gross yearly income must be in the following income bands:
Household type |
From |
To |
Single + 1 Child |
$43,300 |
$61,049 |
Couple |
$50,000 |
$61,006 |
Couple+ 1 Child |
$60,000 |
$75,641 |
The duration of the lease will be for a twelve month fixed term, however a further assessment will be conducted annually by Hume.
Rent will be 30% of the weekly total household income and will not exceed $265.89 per week.
Bond is 4 weeks of assessed rent (maximum of $1,063.56)
To apply please contact Marie Haider Allocations Officer on affordablehousing@humecha.com.au
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