Eligibility for affordable housing mostly depends on your household income, which must be within the maximum limits set by the NSW and/or Australian governments.
Income levels are assessed against gross income limits according to the household composition.
A household’s gross income for the 12 months prior to commencement of a lease must be equal to or less than the relevant income limits for the household's composition.
The maximum household income limits are indexed and are reviewed every year.
More information is available at this link:
National Rental Affordability Scheme Income limits 2022-23
| Maximum Amount You Can Earn Year 1 | Maximum Amount You Can Earn Year 2 |
One adult | $54,643 | $68,304 |
Two adults | $75,548 | $94,435 |
Three adults | $96,453 | $120,567 |
Four adults | $117,358 | $146,698 |
Sole parent with one child | $75,601 | $94,502 |
Sole parent with two children | $93,728 | $117,160 |
Sole parent with three children | $111,855 | $139,819 |
Couple with one child | $93,675 | $117,094 |
Couple with two children | $111,802 | $139,753 |
Couple with three children | $129,929 | $162,412 |
Affordable Income Limits for NON NRAS
Who Lives in Your House? | Maximum Amount You Can Earn Year 1 |
One adult | $66,300 |
Two adults | $99,500 |
Sole parent with one child | $86,200 |
Sole parent with two children | $106,100 |
Sole parent with three children | $126,00 |
Couple with one child | $119,400 |
Couple with two children | $139,300 |
Couple with three children | $159,200 |