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



 Who Lives in Your House?

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