CHC Eligibility Guidelines
Our eligibility criteria 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 74.9% 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.
Home ownership
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 | $39,936 | $52,795 |
| Single, one child | $46,592 | $73,044 |
| Couple, no children | $49,920 | $72,993 |
| Two adults | $49,920 | $72,993 |
| Couple, one child | $56,576 | $90,507 |
| Single, two children | $56,576 | $90,558 |
| Couple, two children | $63,232 | $108,021 |
| Single, three children | $63,232 | $108,072 |
| Couple, three children | $69,888 | $125,535 |
| Single, four children | $69,888 | $125,586 |
| Couple, four children | $76,544 | $143,049 |
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 |