Social housing
Social housing, including Indigenous Housing and Homelessness Programs, is secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income families and individuals, in particular, those who have difficulties accessing accommodation in the private market.
Renting in the private market
Tips for private renters and information on RentConnect and the National Rental Affordability Scheme.
Emergency housing
Through its Crisis Accommodation Program, the department provides funds to community organisations and local governments to assist people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, in crisis and/or in need of transitional support in the move towards independent living.
Boarding houses and hostels
Registering and applying for accreditation for private boarding houses, supported accommodation hostels and aged rental or similar accommodation. Also information for local governments.
Student accommodation
Some student accommodation is exempt from the requirements of the the Act. To claim the exemption, you must prove that you provide accommodation mainly to people enrolled in approved study courses.
Manufactured homes
Buying, selling and living in manufactured homes, including the documents you need and how you are protected.