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CHC Eligibility Guidelines

Our eligibility guideline is used to determine the most suitable applicants based on their individual needs for a property. CHC offers properties for rent up to a maximum of 80% of market rent.

In order to be considered for housing with CHC you are required to meet the criteria below.

Residency

You must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia and have lived in the ACT for at least six (6) months.

Homeownership

You must not own or part-own a residence or property.

Income

Your combined gross household income for the past 52 weeks must fall within the following types (please see table below).

Household composition Entry range* Upper limit*
Single No Children $57,600 $86,400
Single & One (1) Child $74,900 $112,300
Single & Two (2) Children $93,200 $138,200
Single & Three (3) Children $109,500 $164,100
Single & Four (4) Children $126,800 $190,000
Couple $86,400 $129,600
Couple & One (1) Child $103,700 $155,500
Couple & Two (2) Children $121,000 $181,400
Couple & Three (3) Children $138,300 $207,300
Couple & Four (4) Children $145,100 $233,200

Housing Allocation

CHC allocate properties based on the following guidelines:

Household composition 1-bed 2-bed 3-bed 4-bed
Single, no children 1
Single, one child 2
Couple, no children 1 2
Two adults 1 2
Couple, one child 2 3
Single, two children 2 3
Couple, two children 3
Single, three children 3
Couple, three children 3 4
Single, four children 3 4
Couple, four children 3 4