Non-preserved funds can be withdrawn at any time. The energy supplements associated with Veterans Affairs Service Pensions and War Widows pension are assessable. This document provides additional information to support our policies about how we deliver social housing and who is eligible for assistance. There are no minimum income criteria. Income and assets are assessable for all clients aged 18 years and over, or the tenant and/or their partner if aged under 18 years. It includes: public housing , managed by the Department of Communities & Justice. This rate is aligned to the Centrelink deeming rate. Information for multicultural families and communities, Deliver services to children and families, Social Housing Eligibility and Allocations Policy Supplement, Toggle sub navigation menu for Social Housing Eligibility and Allocations Policy Supplement, 1. A social housing provider will assess an applicants ability to resolve their urgent housing need in the private rental market by considering a number of factors that may make it difficult to rent privately. These situations include: For more information, go to Eligibility for social housing entitlements. Unable to resolve that need themselves in the private rental market. clients on low income that need support to help them live independently, and. For example, a community housing provider who only provides housing to single women will apply this criterion to applicants applying for their service. Family Tax Benefit A and B (including the Large Family Supplement) are included in the assessment of income. Clients or household members who are pregnant should add their unborn child to the number of people in the household to determine the correct income limit that applies to the household. Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme (AIC), A payment received by the client when a child is unable to attend a local government school because of geographical isolation, disability or special needs. For more information, go to New Zealand Special Category Visa holders. The households income of $1000 per week is below the income limit for the household type. The income eligibility assessment rules are: Clients who applied for public housing before the announcement of the Reshaping Public Housing Reforms on 27 April 2005, will have their income eligibility preserved (grandfathered). Eligibility for social housing - residency. Then add $340 for the first child and $115 for the second child. Social housing providers apply these allowances in recognition of the additional financial burden that medical costs may have on the household income of clients with a disability or medical condition. We acknowledge the ongoing connection Aboriginal people have to this land and recognise Aboriginal people as the original custodians of this land. This includes any changes to contact details, the people the client may wish to include in their household or any changes to the income of any member of their household. To be eligible for priority housing, applicants must meet all three of the following criteria: To be eligible for priority housing, an applicant must meet the general eligibility criteria for social housing, as outlined above. Proof of citizenship or permanent residency. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future. The bonus is paid to eligible DVA clients who are in secondary or tertiary education. One-off payment of $750 paid to lower-income Australians, including pensioners, other social security and veteran income support recipients and eligible concession card holders. Where average weekly earnings fall lower than a previously published amount, the income limits are still based on the higher amount. For detailed information on the types of evidence required, go to Eligibility for priority housing evidence requirements. housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Incomes that providers usually consider as non-assessable include payments received for a specific purpose, such as allowances received to assist with a particular life circumstance or disability. Whether or not income is derived, the value of the asset will be treated as a financial asset and the deemed interest will apply. Note: both the working credits and wages are considered assessable income. All clients who have debts with any social housing provider must repay those debts. Payment made to cover travel expenses when travelling for work. Housing providers will need to be satisfied that a former tenant or occupant has the ability to sustain a tenancy, without support or with appropriate support in place. This policy also aligns with the Community Housing Access Policy and Community Housing Eligibility Policy. Special Rate Disability Pension is an ongoing payment that can be made to an eligible former member instead of incapacity payments. Oops! Under Housing Pathways, providers will consider that clients are housed on a long-term basis if they are living in a social housing leasehold property. The dividends received from shares and investments are assessable. Transition to Independent Living Allowance. However, they must vacate the property at the end of the provisional lease, even if they are approved for priority housing assistance. Have breached Centrelink requirements or are repaying a Centrelink debt. In this case, if the client considers that their need to live in a particular location is greater than their need for urgent housing, they may wait their turn for housing in their preferred area. are an Australian citizen or permanent resident; have an urgent need for short-term emergency accommodation which they cannot resolve themselves; cannot be accommodated by family or friends; and. Examples of disability, medical or permanent injury expenses that a client may incur include: A household member who is in receipt of a Disability Support Pension from Centrelink does not have to provide proof of their medical costs to qualify for the disability allowance. The two forms of identification must be from a different source. Clients applying for housing assistance, to be considered for social housing must provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency for every person on their application who is aged 18 years and over. Owners of relocatable mobile homes, which are located on a leased site, are able to apply for social housing. Northern Territory, before 1 July 1978 or, Australian Capital Territory, before 11 May 1989 or, where a dwelling or other building is under construction, subject to covenant or caveat such as a mortgage or loan, generates an income by renting, leasing or letting the property, allows someone else live in the property rent free, uses for farming, agricultural or other primary production purposes. Refer to the Assessable and non-assessable income and assets table for information. Family Tax Benefits taken through the taxation system or as a lump sum payment at the end of the financial year. Provides financial assistance for clients aged 22 and over, but under the age pension eligibility age. Child support payments, maintenance or maintenance in kind. he or she has a history of having committed registrable offences, and it is likely that the presence of that client in social housing will: present an unacceptable risk of harm to the client, to other social housing occupants or to neighbours. If this income is less than the Centrelink income to which the client would otherwise be entitled, the income will be assessed as though they receive the relevant Centrelink income. The deductible expenses must be essential to the primary purpose or type of the business. Foster carers are volunteers, so they are not paid a wage. existing accommodation is inappropriate for their basic housing requirements. Community housing providers have individual policies that explain the entitlements available to clients of their organisation. A parent may receive Family Tax Benefits for their child over the age of 18 years. For more information, go to Proof of citizenship or permanent residency. Social housing providers may waive the property ownership rule in certain cases. To compensate the eligible dependent children of a deceased veteran or member of the Forces. To be eligible for social housing, the gross household income must be equal to or below the limit. The two forms of identification must be from a different source. Current income details from Centrelink with recalculated Family Tax Benefits. A fortnightly payment that provides special recognition of former surviving Australian prisoners of war (POWs), both veteran and civilian, for the severe hardships and deprivations. The assessable income is the amount paid before tax and any other deductions such as Garnishee Orders. This subsidy is paid to clients in addition to the Child Care Subsidy. Wage or fee paid to jurors or expert witnesses, or payments made to cover wages or salary lost during the court sitting. If the client provides their consent to the relevant provider, the provider may use Centrelinks advice of the assessable income to determine the clients income eligibility for social housing. Where a client can demonstrate significant ongoing financial costs that exceed the standard disability allowance, they may qualify for an exceptional disability allowance. Examples include the applicants housing requirements, availability and affordability of private rental accommodation, and the applicants personal or medical circumstances. The payment to the client covers their wages while they are not fit for work. Social housing providers will make appropriate referrals to other agencies in situations where the client has not accessed available support services. If there are concerns about a clients ability to live independently, the social housing provider will request permission from the applicant to obtain: Four criteria must be addressed in an independent living skills report. 95% for a single person with 2 dependents, 105% for a single person with 3 dependents. A lump sum investment that is used to generate income is not assessable. Clients who may need priority housing assistance require urgent housing ahead of other people on the NSW Housing Register. The Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme (TSGRS) seeks to recognise the harm and trauma experienced by Stolen Generations survivors who were removed from their families or communities in the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory or the Jervis Bay Territory. A quarterly payment to assist eligible clients to meet the costs of regular bills such as gas, electricity and water. That share of the property is treated as a financial asset and at market value. Under the previous income limits, Family Tax Benefit A and B (including the Large Family Supplement) are NOT included in the assessment of income. Where a tenant or client does this, the money (including any interest accrued) is not included as assessable income for the purposes of a rental subsidy or eligibility for social housing. In situations where a provider has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child or young person is at risk of significant harm, they will act in accordance with the Children and Young People At Risk Policy. Where a client declines to apply for a Centrelink income, the social housing provider will assess the client as receiving a basic Centrelink income support payment, for example, JobSeeker Payment. In the case of a person who cannot live in their normal home because of a natural disaster, there is no eligibility test other than that they explain that fact. Are not eligible to receive a statutory income because: they receive a Jobseeker Payment, have not sought work and have become ineligible for further payments for a specified period, they have received a compensation or other lump sum payment, or Centrelink deems them to have sufficient resources, and Centrelink expects them to use those resources for living expenses. Clients may change their preference of social housing providers at any time before they receive an offer of housing. If any member of the application participates in the ICS or CCeS and has an income in addition to their Centrelink payment, they may need to give the relevant housing provider proof of this income separately if the social housing provider is not able to obtain that information in an acceptable form from Centrelink. This subsidy will provide targeted additional fee assistance to families and children accessing affordable child care. A regular payment if the client lives in a remote area and receives specified income support payments. Superannuation is not assessed as an asset until its withdrawn or accessed. Note: Where the client has lost their job and they are being paid a wage through the JobKeeper scheme DCJ will not assess $550 of the fortnightly $1500. Income and asset limits for Priority Access housing Priority categories Priority transfer If you are an existing social housing renter and require relocation due to your current property being unsafe or unsuitable, is to be sold, redeveloped or better utilised discuss your circumstances with your tenancy manager. The exception to this exists where a client can demonstrate that living in a high demand area is necessary for their physical or mental health. The existence of a DCJ recognition as a tenant provisional lease does not deem the client ineligible for priority housing assistance. This allowance is to help with the cost of buying prescription medicines. Educational Allowances paid for Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). For more information, go to. When being considered for social housing, a client must provide proof of all assessable income and assets received by each person on their application aged 18 years and over. These household members will pay a $5 minimum rent. An adult is someone aged 18 and over. Someone aged 17 or younger with an independent income is treated as an adult. Other income such as regular superannuation, compensation, interest from savings and maintenance. Your rating will help us improve the website. a tenant leaving public housing after a lease review is eligible for Rentstart Move assistance. Income limit calculation: $690 + $260 + $260 + $340 + $115 = $1665. Some household members over the age of 18 years do not receive Centrelink income, have no other income, and a parent receives Family Tax Benefit on their behalf. For more information, go toFactors that make it difficult to rent privately. Social housing providers do not take into account relationships within a household when determining household type. client does not satisfy the locational need assessment and will not choose an alternative area. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Australian Government is making additional income payments and one-off payments for persons in receipt of Centrelink benefits. Includes assets such as cars, caravans, boats, jewellery, clothing, furniture, computers, personal mobility equipment, etc. Providers class legitimate business expenses as any expense essential for producing an income. Eligibility for social housing property ownership. For information on what assistance clients can access through Housing Pathways, see the Housing Assistance Options Policy. The share value itself is not assessable. Social housing providers will assess people who receive an income that is less than the Jobseeker Payment (or other benefit to which they would otherwise be entitled), as though they receive the appropriate statutory benefit for their age and household composition. For example, damage may be caused by the wearing of surgical aids and appliances. Social housing provides secure, affordable housing for people with a housing need on low incomes. Recognition payments is a State Government program and forms part of the victim support package. For public and community housing,the percentages for households with 1 adult are: For public and community housing, the percentages for households with 2 adults are: The income limits dont apply to people who: For help paying bond or rent and the Emergency Accommodation Program, the percentages for households headed by a single adult are: For help paying bond or rent and the Emergency Accommodation Program, the percentages for households headed by a couple are: The asset limits are based on 10% of Centrelinks Allowances and Parenting Payment asset test for non-home owners. A one-off, non-means tested payment of $1000 for eligible adults and $400 for eligible children who have been adversely affected by a major disaster either in Australia or overseas. A one off payment to assist eligible young people to cover basic costs as they move from formal care to independent living. The support is for temporary and provisional visa holders, as well as people who may not currently hold a valid visa, in extreme financial hardship. Income or dividend generated from the shares is assessable income. Conditions where aproperty might not be considered a viable alternative for social housing or for rent subsidy purposes: Certain types of vacant land that are excluded from assessable assets for rent subsidy purposes. If, when the income is calculated, it results in the income being below the standard rate of JobSeeker Payment, then the provider will assess the applicants income at the JobSeeker Payment rate. not usually accessible and generally do not allow withdrawal from the fund until retirement age is reached. Newstart Allowance ceased from 20 March 2020 and existing recipients transferred to the JobSeeker Payment. Helps with travel costs between your permanent home and your place of tertiary study in Australia. Paid to eligible income support recipients with their regular fortnightly Centrelink payment. New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS allowance). Assets limits for public and community housing The maximum asset limit amount for each household type. Their need for a particular area represents a secondary need that should not take precedence over their urgent need for housing. Supporting dads or partners caring for a newborn or recently adopted child may be eligible for a maximum of two weeks pay. For more information, go to Information required to substantiate housing needs. Except in the case of natural disasters, clients must provide documentation to support their application for emergency temporary accommodation. Where paid as a quarterly payment, the Supplement will be assessed based on the equivalent weekly payment. a living skills assessment from an external support agency, or. Any living component, including accommodation expenses, is assessable. a need to access services at least once a week on an ongoing basis in the requested area. Social housing providers calculate the income for self-employed clients by looking at their gross income less legitimate business expenses. Their tenancy should be classified by the Social Housing Management Transfer community housing provider under their policy when the tenant vacates the property. are a Protected New Zealand Special Category Visa holder (providing they are not under a sponsorship arrangement). Income stream generated from allocated pensions or annuities. Interest is calculated on the balance of savings and financial assets after exempting the first $5000. want to live in an area of high demand with limited housing options. Refer to theRentstart Assistance Policy for further details about that assistance. Household income limits are a range of income thresholds that help to determine whether: The maximum income eligibility limit for any household type can be determined by adding together the income eligibility amounts for each adult and first child and any additional adults or children in the household. Eligibility for social housing residency, 3. Clients may have urgent or complex needs which they are unable to resolve themselves. Lump sum payments paid by instalments will be assessed as income. Payment/s to a Plan Manager to pay for reasonable and necessary disability support services. One-off payment of $25,000 to veterans who were interned by the North Korean military forces between 27 June 1950 and 19 April 1956, or their surviving partner. 135% for a couple with 4 or more dependents. housing managed by Housing SA in an Aboriginal community, payments from Centrelink or similar, for example Veterans' Affairs, a wage or salary for full time, part-time, or casual work. CRA is included in the rent subsidy assessment and assessed at 100% of the CRA amount. If paid by the client or a household member, the payment amount is deducted from the gross assessable income. The client must supply a medical certificate confirming the pregnancy. Permanent residents with no income are able to apply. . A Centrelink scheme where the client continues to receive their Centrelink payment in addition to wages as an incentive to work. For all other circumstances, clients must provide proof of each expense incurred for medical costs in order to qualify for the disability allowance or exceptional disability allowance, for more information see item 11 on the Evidence Requirements Information Sheet. Incomes that providers usually consider as assessable include payments received for general living expenses, for example: Where an adult person in a household receives an income for a child (for example, Family Tax Benefits or child support payments), this is considered assessable income for the adult person, not the child. Overseas pensions or benefits paid by an overseas government. Online Form for Enquiries, Comments or Complaints, If all member(s) of a family is/are elderly person(s) of age 60 or above, the net asset limit for the family will double the amount as shown in the above table. Permanent Impairment payments can be paid to people who have served in the Australian Defence Force on or after 1 July 2004 under the MRCA or those who served prior to 1 July 2004 under the DRCA. A fortnightly payment to war widows in addition to their war widows pension. A part-share in the property where income is generated. not aimed at making a profit, the activity is undertaken irregularly, is small in size, scale and permanency, the activity is conducted usually in the clients spare time. 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