Housing NSW operates under the Housing Act 2001 to manage the NSW Government’s housing portfolio and develop broader housing strategies.
Public Housing
Property and tenancy management for households living in over 126,300
public housing homes.
Community Housing
Funding and regulation of notfor-profit organisations to provide property and tenancy management for more than 15,600 properties (including crisis accommodation).
Aboriginal Public Housing
Property and tenancy management for more than 4,300 properties owned
by the Aboriginal Housing Office. Linking Support Services The development of partnerships with other government agencies and community organisations to support households with special needs living in social housing.
Rental Assistance
The provision of financial assistance to low-income households renting in the
private sector. Special Assistance The provision of subsidies for people with disabilities or living with HIV/AIDS who rent in the private market.
Home Purchase Assistance
Advice and financial assistance for home buyers.
Affordable Housing
The development of low-cost housing options with the private sector and not-for-profit organisations.
Community Regeneration
Specific initiatives to support tenants in disadvantaged housing communities.
Social Housing Policy Housing policy development and overall regulation of public and community housing in NSW.
Contact Information
223–239 Liverpool Road
Ashfield, Sydney NSW 2131
Locked Bag 4001, Ashfield BC 1800
Telephone 1800 629 212
Email: feedback@housing.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.housing.nsw.gov.au
Further contact details for a range of
housing services provided by Housing
NSW are included in the Appendices.