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 | $53,800 | $80,700 |
| Single & One (1) Child | $69,900 | $104,900 |
| Single & Two (2) Children | $86,000 | $129,100 |
| Single & Three (3) Children | $102,100 | $153,300 |
| Single & Four (4) Children | $118,200 | $177,500 |
| Couple | $80,700 | $121,000 |
| Couple & One (1) Child | $96,800 | $145,200 |
| Couple & Two (2) Children | $112,900 | $169,400 |
| Couple & Three (3) Children | $129,000 | $169,400 |
| Couple & Four (4) Children | $145,100 | $217,800 |
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 |