Living in community housing

Everything you need to know as a tenant of community housing. Understand your rights and responsibilities, get involved in the community or appeal a decision.

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Access help and services

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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About community housing

Community housing is a type of social housing provided in NSW. It offers secure, long-term affordable housing for eligible households.

Employment support, training and job opportunities

Get employment support, training and job opportunities through Opportunity Pathways. 

Have a say in your community housing

Have a say in your community housing through your community housing provider.

Find a 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.

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