However, in some locations there may only be one social housing provider. This policy applies to all applicants for social housing under Housing Pathways. Owners of relocatable mobile homes, which are located on a leased site, are able to apply for social housing. In this situation, a client may not be able to choose their preferred social housing provider. Includes income from an investment property (including retail or commercial property), or short-term or holiday letting or similar, for the whole or part of a property. A pension that is paid to compensate a widowed partner and or dependent children of veterans who have died as a result of war service. Refer to theRentstart Assistance Policy for further details about that assistance. Financial assets such as savings bank or credit union accounts, term deposits, managed funds, winnings, money from inheritance, gift or deceased estate including a life interest trust accounts, rollover funds, cryptocurrencies, investments that are used to generate an income stream. The client should obtain a letter from Centrelink confirming the exclusion period. GSH 2022,HOS 2022,WSM 2022,Together, We Fight the Virus! F-111 Deseal/Reseal Program ex-gratia lump sum payment (Australian Defence Forces) (DVA). There are no minimum income criteria. 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. Step 5: To determine which household income limit applies to the household, compare the amount at Step 4 with the household income at Step 1. Payment/s to a Plan Manager to pay for reasonable and necessary disability support services. For more information, go to Assessable income and assets. Clients are required to provide proof of their NSW residency or demonstrate why they need to live in NSW. Social housing providers do not take into account relationships within a household when determining household type. To be eligible for social housing, the client must be able to sustain a successful tenancy. The Disability Compensation Payment is paid to compensate veterans for injuries or diseases caused or aggravated by war service or certain defence service on behalf of Australia. Interest is calculated on the balance of savings and financial assets after exempting the first $5000. If a client receives a fringe benefit, such as (but not limited to) car repayments or payment of school fees, the amount will be added to the gross assessable income. The payment to the client covers their wages while they are not fit for work. A fortnightly payment to assist in meeting the day to day living costs of students or apprentices. Where no child support payments have been received, the relevant Family Tax Benefit entitlement. Assets limits for public and community housing The maximum asset limit amount for each household type. Housing SA or a community housing provider may request proof of an asset at any time, for example statement from financial institution. It can include: Income limits are based on an income equal to, or less than, a percentage of average weekly earnings (male ordinary time) for South Australia as set by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. South Australian Aboriginal Housing Strategy Menu, Show submenu for "Housing SA information", South Australian Aboriginal Housing Strategy, public or Aboriginal housing lease agreement transferred into your name, Interpreting and Translating Centre website, Privacy and Information Sharing Statement, $415.73 per week for each additional adult. To determine which household income limit applies, take the following steps: In the case of a couple with three children aged 19, 14 and 12, the household consists of three adults and two children. Non-assessable incomes are incomes that social housing providers do not include when calculating income eligibility for social housing. A payment to eligible Veterans while their claim for a mental health condition is assessed. (These income types are also known as non-statutory income). Clients receive assistance to help with the cost of approved or registered child care fees. Emergency temporary accommodation enables people to access temporary housing assistance while they arrange alternative medium to long term accommodation themselves. Step 2: Add up the number of adults in the household. the provider is satisfied they are able to meet their tenancy obligations. Birthday presents, gifts, pocket money, and ad hoc purchases are not considered maintenance in kind, so these items are not considered allowable to be deducted from gross income. Provides financial help to full-time students and apprentices aged 25 years or over. The satisfactory former tenant category does not affect eligibility for social housing. If the client or their partner is under 18 years of age, they must also supply proof of income, for more information see items 8 and 9 on the Evidence Requirements Information Sheet. Description / further rules if applicable. Emergency relief is to help people meet their basic needs, like food, medicine or shelter. The ineligible former tenant category affects eligibility for social housing. For more information, including information about an applicants obligation to provide up to date contact details, see the Managing the NSW Housing Register Policy. For more information, go to Criteria to be addressed in an independent living skills report. The share value itself is not assessable. Overseas pensions or benefits paid by an overseas government. For more information on social housing, see the Housing Assistance Options Policy. Regular extra income support payment to help eligible clients meet the costs of medical and living expenses. However, DCJ or the community housing provider will use their discretion as to providing other housing assistance, such as temporary accommodation or private rental assistance, to the client. 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. Oops! be resident in New South Wales (NSW), and, be a citizen or have permanent residency in Australia, and, have a household income within the income eligibility limits, and, not own any assets or property which could reasonably be expected to resolve their housing need, and, be able to sustain a successful tenancy, without support or with appropriate support in place, and, if applicable, make repayments of any former debts to a social housing provider, and. Reimbursements received from DCJ or non-government organisations such as Barnardos to cover the day-to-day costs of looking after the child or young person in care. a living skills assessment from an external support agency, or. This subsidy will provide targeted additional fee assistance to families and children accessing affordable child care. For further information see the Changing a Tenancy Policy. Where a client can demonstrate significant ongoing financial costs that exceed the standard disability allowance, they may qualify for an exceptional disability allowance. Generally, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age before a provider can consider them for social housing. A specific payment received from the National Redress Scheme (NRS) for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse, or a civil compensation payment in relation to institutional child sexual abuse. Income support for parents or guardians to help with the costs of raising children. 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. A lump sum payment may preclude a client from receiving a Centrelink payment for a period of time. Provides financial assistance to a parent or guardian for a child in their care. In some instances, an applicant or household member receives no statutory income, or a reduced statutory income, because they: In these situations, the social housing provider will assume that the applicant or household member receives a statutory income and will base the eligibility assessment on the statutory payment to which that person would otherwise be entitled to receive. are a Protected New Zealand Special Category Visa holder (providing they are not under a sponsorship arrangement). Your rating will help us improve the website. For more information on legitimate business expenses, go to Legitimate business expenses. If a client disagrees with a decision a social housing provider has made, they should first discuss their concerns with a staff member from the provider that made the decision. Compensation payment paid as a lump sum is not assessable; however any income generated from the investment of that lump sum is assessable. Your rating will help us improve the website. Overseas restitution/compensation payment or allowance. If the provider approves their application, the client will be entitled to an extra bedroom for the live in carer. The payment is to assist clients who are looking for work or participating in approved activities that may increase their chances of finding a job. Community housing providers will determine which category is to be applied to a former social housing tenant or occupant in accordance with their organisations policy and process. A regular payment if the client lives in a remote area and receives specified income support payments. Where a client advises they are not receiving the child support/maintenance payments that: Have been agreed to in a private arrangement, or. On behalf of the social housing sector, DCJ reviews and indexes all household income eligibility limits, including disability allowances, to keep pace with the cost of living. Social housing is secure and affordable rental housing for people on low incomes with housing needs. A one off payment to assist eligible young people to cover basic costs as they move from formal care to independent living. A payment for clients who are in severe financial hardship for reasons beyond their control, are not able to support themselves and unable to receive another income support payment from Centrelink. Assess income eligibility according to the applicants household size, type and gross assessable household income. are not eligible for other forms of assistance from other agencies because of income. For more information, go to Exceptions to the permanent residency rule. 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. Superannuation is not assessed as an asset until its withdrawn or accessed. 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. Income (such as rent) generated by the property is considered assessable income. In this situation, the social housing provider will assess the client as a single applicant. Permanent residents with no income are able to apply. For example, a community housing provider who only provides housing to single women will apply this criterion to applicants applying for their service. community housing , managed by non-government social housing providers. Then add $340 for the first child and $115 for the second child. 3. An income support payment for people who provide constant care, in the home, to a person with a severe disability, medical condition, or who is frail aged. For more information, go to Disability allowance. 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. For more information, see Lease Reviews. Clients approved for emergency temporary accommodation will receive one offer of housing to a social housing property. The household's gross assessable income is $1000 per week. Specific conditions for former social housing tenants or occupants. However, in some locations there may only be one social housing provider. Helps with travel costs between your permanent home and your place of tertiary study in Australia. Eligible for a statement of satisfactory tenancy, or, Satisfactory former social housing tenant , or, Less than satisfactory former social housing tenant or occupant, or, Unsatisfactory former social housing tenant, or, they meet all the general eligibility criteria for social housing , and, social housing is the best way to meet their accommodation needs, and. Wages, salaries and some work allowances such as overtime, bonuses, shift allowances and penalty rates. If eligible for social housing, the client will be listed on the NSW Housing Register. There are four categories of disability compensation payment: If the total of the persons remaining assessable income is less than the amount of the Centrelink income to which they would otherwise be entitled DCJ will assess the person as though they receive the appropriate statutory benefit for their age and household composition. Were determined by the Child Support Agency (CSA) or Family Court. Someone aged 17 or younger with an independent income is treated as an adult. You'll need to meet the income and asset limits for public and community housing to be eligible for: You'll need to meet the income and asset limits for help paying bond or rent and the cash asset limits to be eligible for: An adult is someone aged 18 and over. The rate will be preserved until the normal JSP rate catches up to the transitional rate, with the difference between the WP and JSP rates paid as the Transitional Pension Supplement (TPNSP). A yearly payment to clients to help with the additional energy cost of running essential medical equipment, medically required heating or cooling, or both. DCJ and participating community housing providers will then use this register to offer housing when a suitable property in the social housing sector is available. If a client has any changes in their household circumstances, they must advise a social housing provider within 28 days of the change occurring. Where a client indicates medical expenses, considerations should be given as to whether these expenses are covered in a clients NDIS package. A lump sum investment that is used to generate income is not assessable. 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. For more information on each of these categories, go to Ending a tenancy Categorising a tenancy or occupancy. This document provides detailed information on assessable and non-assessable income and assets for both applicants and tenants. Some examples where entitlements may differ include: There are certain situations, which may determine or affect an applicants priority for public housing and the type of housing they receive. 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. Specific conditions for former social housing tenants or occupants. Income stream generated from allocated pensions or annuities. This section presents various social housing income eligibility limits from before 24 November 1986 to 30 June 2022. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future. A regular payment if the client is caring for a child whose parents cant care for them or have died. 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. 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 see item 7 on the Evidence Requirements Information Sheet. an ongoing medical condition or disability that impacts on the type of housing you or a member of your household need and evidence to support what is required. Homeless with support The reduced child support payment and Family Tax Benefit Entitlement, or. The intention is to assist people in the general community who are facing hardship due to a crisis or emergency, which has made them temporarily homeless. The client must provide supporting documentation to demonstrate that payments have not been received. Have breached Centrelink requirements or are repaying a Centrelink debt. For further information refer to Legitimate business expenses. To determine whether a household meets the income eligibility for social housing, providers will: Clients applying for social housing must provide proof of income. The social housing provider will consider the value of the relocatable home as a liquid asset, for example, savings. This type of assistance is only available to people who cannot live in their home because of a natural disaster, or who are in extreme situations. The social housing sector provides most forms of social housing assistance in NSW under Housing Pathways. Deemed income is calculated on the market value of the property (or part-share of the property) using the deemed interest rate. Note: that some expenses may not be treated by the Australian Taxation Office in the same manner. Tenants who are transferred from DCJ to a Social Housing Management Transfer community housing provider under the Social Housing Management Transfer program are not considered former tenants of DCJ. Table 1. In these cases, the Family Tax Benefits are considered assessable income for the parent. The carers income will be included in the assessment of the households gross income for rent subsidy purposes. The initial instance of assistance may be provided to clients who have one form of identification only. The households income of $1000 per week is below the income limit for the household type. 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