Affordable Housing
WHAT IS AFFORDABLE HOUSING?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Applicants applying for Affordable Housing with Tharawal Housing Aboriginal Corporation must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality
- Be a resident of NSW
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Proof of Identity
- Household income within the income eligibility limits
- Not own any assets or property which could reasonably be expected to resolve housing needs
- Be able to sustain a successful tenancy, without support or with appropriate support in place
INCOME ELIGIBILITY
Applicants earning above the below income limits will not be considered.
| Table 1: Household income eligibility limits for affordable housing: 2021/22 | |||
| Household members | Gross annual household income | ||
| Very Low | Low | Moderate | |
| Sydney | |||
| Single adult | $28,600 | $45,700 | $68,600 |
| Each additional adult (18 years or over) | Add $14,300 to the income limit | Add $22,900 to the income limit | Add $34,300 to the income limit |
| Each additional child (under 18 years) | Add $8,600 | Add $13,700 | Add $20,600 |
| New South Wales | |||
| Single adult | $25,400 | $40,600 | $60,900 |
| Each additional adult (18 years or over) | Add $12,700 to the income limit | Add $20,300 to the income limit | Add $30,500 to the income limit |
| Each additional child (under 18 years) | Add $7,600 | Add $12,200 | Add $18,300 |
| Table 2: Household income eligibility limits for Sydney region: 2021/22 | |||
| Household Type | Very Low | Low | Moderate |
| Single | $28,600 | $45,700 | $68,600 |
| Single +1 | $37,200 | $59,400 | $89,200 |
| Single +2 | $45,800 | $73,100 | $109,800 |
| Single +3 | $54,400 | $86,800 | $130,400 |
| Single +4 | $63,000 | $100,500 | $151,000 |
| Couple | $42,900 | $68,600 | $102,900 |
| Couple +1 | $51,500 | $82,300 | $123,500 |
| Couple +2 | $60,100 | $96,000 | $144,100 |
| Couple +3 | $68,700 | $109,700 | $164,700 |
| Couple +4 | $77,300 | $123,400 | $185,300 |
| These tables provide a quick reference guide to maximum income levels for a range of different household sizes and combinations. Table 2 is for households in the Sydney statistical district (as defined by ABS). | |||
HOW TO APPLY
Applicant/s need to complete an application for Affordable Housing and provide the below evidence.
Waiting list: Tharawal Housing Aboriginal Corporation does not maintain a waitlist. When an Affordable Housing properties become vacant the properties are advertised on realestate.com and the Tharawal Housing website.
EVIDENCE REQUIRED
- All applicants over the age of 18 are required to provide proof of all income sources, for example: Applicant or family members in receipt of Centrelink Income will need to provide 12 months payment history from Centrelink Applicant or family members in receipt of wages/ salary will need to provide 12 months’ pay slips or notice of tax assessment or a letter from their employer stating gross annual income for the last 12 months. Applicants or family members who are self-employed will need to provide profit and loss statement for the last 12 months
- Proof of ID
- Birth Certificate
- Medicare Card
- Drivers Licence
- Health Care Card
- Key Card
PROOF OF ASSETS AND/OR DEBT:
- 3 Month Bank Statement
- 3 month of all Loan Repayment Statements
CURRENT RENT RECEIPT:
- Proof of recent rent receipts if applicable or a copy of Rental Tenancy Agreement OR details with landlord’s full name, address and phone number.
- 3 month of all Loan Repayment Statements
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO PROGRAM:
- Confirmation of Aboriginality
- Proof of connection to the area e.g. employment, family, connection to area
HOUSING NEED
Some factors include but are not limited to; currently living in unaffordable and/or unsuitable housing or needing to relocate for employment or family reasons.
The number of people residing in the property that live must be appropriate to the size of the home.
HOW LONG CAN I STAY
Providing the tenant/s meet eligibility requirements a new 12 month fixed term tenancy agreement will be offered.
Tenant/s will be required to undergo an eligibility assessment annually to remain in affordable housing. Tenant/s will be required to provide proof of their total household income. In circumstances where the tenant/s no longer meet the eligibility criteria a 3 month fixed term lease will be offered to the tenant/s to allow them time to find alternative accommodation.
BOND
RENT CHARGED
Rent reviews are undertaken on all properties annual.
Tenants will be advised of any rent increase.
WATER CHARGED
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