Community Housing
Eligibility Self Assessment Guide
- Are you (as primary applicant/s) a resident of Victoria, or are you intending to take up residence in Victoria?
Yes
No – sorry, you are ineligible for Community Housing
- Is you gross family income (from all sources e.g. Centrelink, Investments, child support etc, less than $90816?
Yes
No – sorry, you are probably ineligible for Community Housing (contact your nearest Housing Network office if you want to discuss further.)
- Do you have less than $30,000.00 in realisable assets? Realisable assets include: investments, property assets, interest in companies or recreational vehicles ie: boats, caravans?
Note: For tenants who require major or full disability modifications the realisable asset limit is $60,000.
Yes
No – sorry, you are probably ineligible for Community Housing (contact your nearest Housing Network office if you want to discuss further.)
- As the primary applicant/s for the property are you eligible for or are you currently receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance paid through Centrelink?
Yes
No - sorry, you may not be eligible for Community Housing (contact your nearest Housing Network office if you want to discuss further.)
- Do you have a current housing application with the Office of Housing in Victoria?
Yes
No - this may not affect your eligibility for Community Housing (contact your nearest Housing Network office if you want to discuss further.)
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Thank you for completing the Eligibility Self Assessment. Please contact your nearest Housing Network office if you have any questions or require further assistance.
You may now wish to apply for Community Housing through The Housing Network.
You can download the application form and mail to your nearest Housing Network office. If you prefer, contact your nearest office to have an application form sent to you.
Your application will be assessed and you will be notified in writing of the outcome. If you are eligible your application will be placed on The Housing Network’s Housing Register.
Please note: Applicants are allocated to properties according to suitability - the Register is not a waiting list.