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Affordable Housing 

Affordable Housing is long and short term rental housing available to single people, single people sharing and families at a subsidised commercial rent. Eligibility is the same as for social housing and rent rates are calculated at 74.9% of the commercial rate for that type of property in any locality, whilst ensuring that eligible households rent does not exceed 30% of gross income. All Affordable Housing is subject to duration of need reassessed every four years.

Community Rent Scheme

The Community Rent Scheme offers transitional housing for families and individuals awaiting long term social housing or affordable private market housing. It is available in south-west Brisbane, Ipswich and the surrounding south-west rural region. Rent rates are calculated at 25% of the household’s assessable income.

Long Term Social Housing

Long Term Social Housing is available for families or individuals who have special needs and have been unable to access private or departmental social housing. Rent rates are calculated at 25% of the household’s assessable income.

Community-Managed Housing Studio Units

The Community Managed Studio Units program provides long-term accommodation for single people, couples and single parents on low incomes who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or are discriminated against in the private housing market.  Rent rates are calculated at 25% of the household’s assessable income.

Drug Court Residential Program

The Drug Court Residential Program is part of a comprehensive government approach to targeting drug use and providing a new approach to break the cycle of drug addiction and crime. This program is provided to Drug Court participants who are eligible for outpatient rehabilitation and are homeless or do not have access to appropriate housing. The objective of the housing component of the program is to administer the provision of independent, affordable and appropriate accommodation for clients assessed as suitable participants and referred by the Drug Court Magistrate under an Intensive Drug Rehabilitation Order.

Supported accommodation

Family and Individual Support Service

Crisis Accommodation Program

The Community Rent Scheme offers transitional housing for families and individuals awaiting long term social housing or affordable private market housing. It is available in south-west Brisbane, Ipswich and the surrounding south-west rural region. Rent rates are calculated at 25% of the household’s assessable income.