Finding emergency housing
Help to find housing if you're homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or need temporary crisis accommodation in an emergency.
Domestic and family violence: housing assistance
If you're experiencing violence at home, you may be eligible for housing assistance which can help to keep you safe
Aboriginal Housing
The Aboriginal Housing Office supports accessible, culturally appropriate and affordable housing for the Aboriginal people of NSW.
Help with homelessness
We can help you if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Applying for social housing
Social housing is secure, affordable housing for people on low to moderate incomes who have a housing need. Check your eligibility and how to apply.
Renting affordable community housing
Find information about affordable rental housing, who is eligible, how rent is set and how to apply
Public housing tenants
Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a Homes NSW tenant. Request help with your home or tenancy. Or find out more about management transfers in some areas.
Community housing tenants
If you live in community housing, you're a tenant of the community housing provider. Learn about your rights and responsibilities, have your say in how community housing is run or find our about rent and repairs.
Appealing a decision
Many decisions made by Homes NSW and community housing providers can be reviewed. If you think a decision is wrong, here are the steps you can take.
Disputes with your community housing provider
Find out where to go for help if you can't resolve a dispute with your community housing provider over things like unpaid rent, getting your bond back, or repairs and maintenance.
Make an enquiry or complaint about a community housing provider
If you’re concerned about whether a registered community housing provider is meeting its responsibilities under the National Regulatory Code, you can make an enquiry or complaint.
NRSCH
Get information on the National Regulatory System for Community Housing, and find out how to register.
NSW Local Scheme
Get information on the NSW Local Scheme for community housing providers and find out how to register.
Resource library
Access the Registrar of Community Housing’s resource library for reports, guidance and policies relevant to community housing providers.
Providing community housing
Regulation, guidelines, standards and accreditation, compliance, performance management and more.
Access the CHIMES portal
As a community housing provider, you can maintain your contact details, access forms, submit reports and complete performance action plans through CHIMES.
Help renting in the private market
Check your eligibility for rental assistance or help with urgent rental costs. We can also help people start a tenancy with an interest-free bond loan.
Commonwealth rent assistance
A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain Centrelink payments.
Savings Finder
Helping you find NSW Government rebates and vouchers that are relevant to you.