Existing tenants of Housing NSW may apply for a transfer to another dwelling if their existing dwelling is no longer suitable for their needs.
Transfers allocated on a priority basis include those required because of:
- A medical condition or disability
- 'At risk' factors, such as domestic violence
- Family breakdown/separation
- Serious and ongoing harassment
- Changes in employment
- Compassionate grounds
- Severe overcrowding
- Tenancy re-instatement
Transfers allocated on a wait turn basis include those required because of:
- Moderate overcrowding
- Underoccupancy (excess bedrooms) where there is no medical reason why the tenant cannot maintain the property.
Generally, to be approved for a transfer the tenant must be eligible for public housing.
More information
Tenants interested in a transfer may also be interested in a mutual exchange. Read more about Swapping Houses.
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