Access help and services

Help paying the rent
Learn about rent rebates and other financial help that may be available to you to help you with paying the rent.

Getting repairs done with your community housing provider
How to get urgent and non-urgent repairs done, and information about planned maintenance of your home.

Appealing a decision made by your community housing provider
If you do not agree with a decision your community housing provider has made, you may be able to appeal.

Get help with the cost of living through the Cost of Living Hub
The Cost of Living hub is here to help you make the most of your money with tips and tools, easy ways to stretch your budget, and access to trusted advice and support backed by the NSW Government.
Learn about community housing and your rights as a tenant

Your rights and responsibilities
Learn more about your rights as a tenant of community housing, as well as things you must do while you are a tenant.

About community housing
Community housing is a type of social housing provided in NSW. It offers secure, long-term affordable housing for eligible households.
Get employment support, training and job opportunities through Opportunity Pathways.
Have a say in your community housing through your community housing provider.
Find a community housing provider and get information on their hours, location, phone number and services offered.
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Apply for help with housing
Help applying for social housing and choosing where you want to live.
Leaving community housing
If you're leaving community housing, there are resources available to help.
Living in public housing
Everything you need to know as a tenant of Homes NSW. Understand your rights and responsibilities, request repairs, find info on paying rent or appeal a decision.
