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Eligibility for Public Housing

Eligibility guidelines

(Each person is assessed individually)

You must be 16 years or older
You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
As from 14 August 2008 the income barriers applying to rental housing assistance are as follows:

Single Applicant	$535 gross per week
Family of two persons and joint tenancies	$668 gross per week
Family of three or more persons	$668 plus $89 each for the third, fourth, fifth person etc.
Rental Rebate	25% of gross weekly income

Please check with Housing ACT for further information

Your personal assets (not counting furniture, clothing and one vehicle) must not be worth more than $40,000
You must not own any residential property
These conditions apply when you register for assistance, while you are on the applicant list, and when you are allocated a dwelling.

Further Information

For copies of brochures contact Housing ACT: click here for details

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This page was last updated on 15 August, 2008