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.

Find out about how to apply for housing assistance or discover the variety of resources available to assist you as a tenant living in departmental properties.

  • Applying for housing assistance

    Housing assistance is available to people on low-to-moderate incomes who meet the eligibility criteria.

  • Living in a departmental property

    There are a variety of resources available to assist you as a tenant living in departmental housing.

  • Tenant participation

    The Tenant Participation Program supports social housing tenants to form groups and build networks so they can participate in activities that improve their homes and community.

  • Frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions for people applying and waiting for housing assistance or living in Department of Communities (Housing and Homelessness Services) properties.

  • News - Social housing

    News about social housing.

  • Fact sheets - Social housing

    Fact sheets about social housing.

  • Forms - Social housing

    Forms for Social housing.

  • Publications - Social housing

    Tenant News is the Department of Communities (Housing and Homelessness Services) newsletter for tenants, containing information about living in a departmental property, news from the department and updates on tenant group activities.

  • Contacts - Social housing

    If you require further information regarding the department’s housing assistance program, contact us.