Where a client declines to apply for a Centrelink income, the social housing provider will assess the client as receiving a basic Centrelink income support payment, for example, JobSeeker Payment. Formerly known as Fostering and Boarding Out Allowance. In this situation, the social housing provider will assess the client as a single applicant. Family & Community Services on facebook opens in new window, Family & Community Services on twitter opens in new window, Family & Community Services on youtube opens in new window, Family & Community Services on linkedin opens in new window, Repairs, modifications and maintenance to a property, Review of Decisions (First Tier Appeal) Application, Exceptional Disability Allowance (per person), a household is eligible for a rent subsidy and what percentage of their income is paid as rent, at lease review, a household is eligible for a lease extension. A client must provide adequate evidence to support their request to live in a high demand area. If the client or their partner is under 18 years of age, they must also supply proof of income, for more information see items 8 and 9 on the Evidence Requirements Information Sheet. An income support payment for people who provide constant care, in the home, to a person with a severe disability, medical condition, or who is frail aged. Clients applying for housing assistance, to be considered for social housing must provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency for every person on their application who is aged 18 years and over. Exceptional disability allowance (per person). want to live in an area of high demand with limited housing options. Clients may have urgent or complex needs which they are unable to resolve themselves. The intention is to assist people in the general community who are facing hardship due to a crisis or emergency, which has made them temporarily homeless. Income and asset limits for Priority Access housing Priority categories Priority transfer If you are an existing social housing renter and require relocation due to your current property being unsafe or unsuitable, is to be sold, redeveloped or better utilised discuss your circumstances with your tenancy manager. a living skills assessment from an external support agency, or. One-off payment of $25,000 to veterans who were interned by the North Korean military forces between 27 June 1950 and 19 April 1956, or their surviving partner. This allowance raises the income eligibility limit for each household member who demonstrates that they have an enduring disability, medical condition or injury. Tables 1 - 6 below provide information on assessable and non-assessable income and assets. A payment to assist with phone and internet costs for people who receive specified income support payments. Conditions where aproperty might not be considered a viable alternative for social housing or for rent subsidy purposes: Certain types of vacant land that are excluded from assessable assets for rent subsidy purposes. If a client receives payments from Centrelink, they can agree to Centrelink providing details of their Centrelink income to DCJ Housing through the ICS; or to a participating community housing provider through CCeS. The intent of this policy is to outline the eligibility criteria for social housing in NSW. Emergency relief payments are not income support. Overseas restitution/compensation payment or allowance. CRA is included in the rent subsidy assessment and assessed at 100% of the CRA amount. Proof of citizenship or permanent residency. This subsidy is paid to clients in addition to the Child Care Subsidy. Waiting time on the NSW Housing Register will not commence until a complete application and supporting evidence is submitted. Wife Pension (WP) clients who transfer to JobSeeker (JSP) will retain their existing WP payment rate, which will be grandfathered to ensure they are not worse off. However, in some locations there may only be one social housing provider. For more information see item 7 on the Evidence Requirements Information Sheet. Some household members over the age of 18 years do not receive Centrelink income, have no other income, and a parent receives Family Tax Benefit on their behalf. The TSGRS provides financial and wellbeing support to Stolen Generations survivors who were removed from their families or communities in the: The Scheme opened on 1 March 2022 and will close on 30 June 2026. Payment/s to the participant or the participants nominee for the purchase of reasonable and necessary disability support services. Rent or other income generated by leasing or letting a property. However, DCJ or the community housing provider will use their discretion as to providing other housing assistance, such as temporary accommodation or private rental assistance, to the client. $166.29 per week for each additional child. They will determine eligibility for social housing and any conditions that need to be met before a request for housing assistance can be approved. Provides financial assistance for clients aged 22 and over, but under the age pension eligibility age. Whether or not income is derived, the value of the asset will be treated as a financial asset and the deemed interest will apply. For example, damage may be caused by the wearing of surgical aids and appliances. Social housing providers will make appropriate referrals to other agencies in situations where the client has not accessed available support services. Where a client does not satisfy the locational need assessment for a high demand area, the social housing provider will ask the client to consider other areas, and will then assess the clients need for priority assistance in those areas. If this income is less than the Centrelink income to which the client would otherwise be entitled, the income will be assessed as though they receive the relevant Centrelink income. not usually accessible and generally do not allow withdrawal from the fund until retirement age is reached. In situations where a provider has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child or young person is at risk of significant harm, they will act in accordance with the Children and Young People At Risk Policy. An allowance that is paid to full time students, and apprentices aged 16-24. The existence of a DCJ recognition as a tenant provisional lease does not deem the client ineligible for priority housing assistance. For more information on tenant initiated and management initiated transfers go to the Transfer Policy. For more information, go to Proof of citizenship or permanent residency. New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS allowance). The provider will ensure that they deal with the specific needs of the client in a sensitive manner. The first $5000 of each clients total amount of savings or financial assets is exempt from assessment. Honorarium, sitting fees or other payments for services as a director or on a volunteer board. PRH households whose family income exceeds 5 times the prevailing PRH income limits (PRHILs) or whose total household net asset value exceeds 100 times the prevailing PRHILs or PRH households fail to return the completed Declaration Form on or before the specified date, or opt not to declare should vacate their PRH flats. For more information see item 1 on the Evidence Requirements Information Sheet. People financially affected by COVID-19 may be able to access some of their superannuation early (up to $10,000 in 201920 and up to a further $10,000 in 202021). are a Protected New Zealand Special Category Visa holder (providing they are not under a sponsorship arrangement). In the case of a couple with three children aged 19, 14 and 12, the household consists of three adults and two children. The Disability Compensation Payment previously known as the Disability Pension or War Disability Pension. When the client advises a social housing provider about a change in household circumstances, that provider will consider whether the changed circumstance could affect the clients eligibility and, if so, re-assess the application and determine whether the urgency or complexity of their circumstances has changed. Providers class legitimate business expenses as any expense essential for producing an income. On behalf of the social housing sector, DCJ reviews and indexes all household income eligibility limits, including disability allowances, to keep pace with the cost of living. Regular extra income support payment to help eligible clients meet the costs of medical and living expenses. This type of assistance is only available to people who cannot live in their home because of a natural disaster, or who are in extreme situations. Clients who are eligible to apply for social housing include those who: Clients are required to provide proof of citizenship or permanent residency. The first $5000 of each adult household members total amount of savings and financial assets is exempt from assessment for social housing income eligibility. Family Tax Benefits taken through the taxation system or as a lump sum payment at the end of the financial year. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future. Step 5: To determine which household income limit applies to the household, compare the amount at Step 4 with the household income at Step 1. Social housing is secure and affordable rental housing for people on low incomes with housing needs. The deductible expenses must be essential to the primary purpose or type of the business. The payment to the client covers their wages while they are not fit for work. Educational Allowances paid for Secondary Assistance Scheme (SAS). A fortnightly payment to war widows in addition to their war widows pension. clients on low income that have problems finding affordable housing in the private market that is suited to their needs. Current income details from Centrelink with recalculated Family Tax Benefits. Housing SA or a community housing provider may request proof of an asset at any time, for example statement from financial institution. A young person is aged 16 years or over but under 18 years of age. The share value itself is not assessable. Are not eligible to receive a statutory income because: they receive a Jobseeker Payment, have not sought work and have become ineligible for further payments for a specified period, they have received a compensation or other lump sum payment, or Centrelink deems them to have sufficient resources, and Centrelink expects them to use those resources for living expenses. Includes assets such as cars, caravans, boats, jewellery, clothing, furniture, computers, personal mobility equipment, etc. Where a client advises they are not receiving the child support/maintenance payments that: Have been agreed to in a private arrangement, or. The property is treated as a financial asset and at market value. A one off payment to assist eligible young people to cover basic costs as they move from formal care to independent living. In these cases, the Family Tax Benefits are considered assessable income for the parent. Superannuation benefits taken at retirement age are assessed in the following manner: As income - if the superannuation generates an income stream, such as an allocated pension or annuity. Tenants who are transferred from DCJ to a Social Housing Management Transfer community housing provider under the Social Housing Management Transfer program are not considered former tenants of DCJ. A collection is an assessable asset for rent subsidy assessment purposes. They are limited and may not meet all needs. Non-preserved funds can be withdrawn at any time. Transition to Independent Living Allowance. A one off payment for clients that are experiencing severe financial hardship because of extreme circumstances. Specific conditions for former social housing tenants or occupants. Thank you! Other Asset for example: gold, silver or platinum bullion. The gross value of the collection will be treated as a financial asset and deemed interest income will apply. If the client or their partner are under 18 years of age they must also provide two forms of acceptable proof of identification. It recognises that those who worked inside the F-111 fuel tanks for significant periods of time experienced greater concentrations of the chemicals and solvents associated with the F-111 deseal/reseal process. Note: both the working credits and wages are considered assessable income. National Redress Scheme and Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme payments are not assessed as assets. Newstart Allowance ceased from 20 March 2020 and existing recipients transferred to the JobSeeker Payment. existing accommodation is inappropriate for their basic housing requirements. There are four categories of disability compensation payment: If the total of the persons remaining assessable income is less than the amount of the Centrelink income to which they would otherwise be entitled DCJ will assess the person as though they receive the appropriate statutory benefit for their age and household composition. The asset limits dont apply to people who: Visitwww.housing.sa.gov.au/feedback and complaints, Monday to Friday 10am to 2pmGeneral enquiries 1800 280 203Interpreting and Translating Centre website, TTY number133 677Voice Relay 1300 555 727SMS relay number 0423 677 767National Relay Service website, White Ribbon Accredited Workplace www.whiteribbon.org.au. We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future. services provided by a health professional or specialist, ongoing transport costs including taxis and community transport costs for clients with restricted mobility, specialised personal care products that are required as a direct result of a medical condition, injury or disability, specialised diets, regimes and supplements that have been prescribed by a health professional and are required as a direct result of a medical condition, injury or disability, specialised equipment such as wheelchairs and hoists (including ongoing maintenance costs) or aids for people who are blind or visually impaired, the costs of trained assistance animals or other aids for people who are blind, visually impaired or deaf. 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