Renting affordable housing
Find information about affordable rental housing, who is eligible, how rent is set and how to apply
How is affordable housing different to social housing?
Affordable housing is not the same as social housing. You do not have to be eligible for social housing to apply for affordable housing, though people who are eligible for social housing may also be eligible for affordable housing properties.
Affordable housing is open to a broader range of household incomes than social housing, so you can earn more income and still be eligible. Rent is also calculated differently and there are different tenancy arrangements.
Some affordable housing properties may be available to some applicants on the NSW Housing Register, and also to people who are leaving social housing.
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Last updated: 15 Apr 2024