Applicants for community housing must be eligible for public housing, see Eligibility for Community Housing.
In 2004/05, over 28,000 people were housed in long-term, secure housing managed by community housing organisations.
The Community Housing Division, community housing organisations and the Centre for Affordable Housing, have been working together to develop a range of affordable housing services. This partnership will ensure that a greater proportion of households will be able to access housing based on their income level. These services will be aimed at households on low-to-moderate incomes who require more affordable housing options.
A household on a moderate income is one where the combined income of all the members of the household is between $640-$1,198 per week[1] . It is important to remember that this figure will change as the income of households in NSW changes, and will vary across the state.
Specialist Services
Some community housing organisations also provide specialist, short-term crisis and medium-term housing for people who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless and are in crisis. These services are provided in partnership with specialist support agencies who help people to settle into stable accommodation. The crisis services provided by community housing organisations are an essential part of the NSW Government’s strategy to reduce homelessness.
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[1] The definition of a moderate income is 80%-120% of the median income based in income figures from the 2001 Census.
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