include the potential impact the proposed action they are undertaking through these operational guidelines may have on the their rights under the Charter. person’s (and household’s) For more information see Making Client Focused Decisions Operational Guidelines. Eligibility for Special Housing Needs Individuals and households eligible for the Special Housing Needs category are people who: meet the eligibility criteria including the Priority Access income and asset eligibility criteria meet the eligibility criteria for one of the Special Housing Needs reasons when a new applicant, have no alternative housing options. Eligibility criteria To be eligible for social housing, in general primary applicants should live in Victoria and: be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia meet the income and asset eligibility limits for their household have an independent income not own a property in which they could live. Up-to-date documentation to confirm the above criteria must be provided. Income and asset documentation should be less than 28 days old. For further information see the Eligibility Criteria Operational Guidelines. Income eligibility New applicants The income eligibility limit for the Special Housing Needs category is the Priority Access income limit, which is set out in the . The income eligibility limits are the limits gazetted by the Director of Housing and published on the Department of Health and Human Services (the department) website (housing.vic.gov.au). To determine total household income, the assessable incomes of the household are added together to determine whether the household meets the Priority Access income limit. If the total household income is less than or equal to the maximum income limit for Priority Access, the household is considered eligible. If the primary reason for the application is family violence the Register of Interest income limit can be applied, if necessary, to provide appropriate assistance. Generally, a family violence applicant should meet the income eligibility limits to be eligible for the register. However where a person and their household is experiencing family violence and need access to ongoing housing in order to be safe, they are also eligible to be on the register. Transfer applicants The income eligibility limit for the Special Housing Needs category for current social housing tenants is the Register of Interest income limit. If the total household income is less than or equal to the maximum income limit for the Register of Interest, the household is considered eligible.
include the potential impact the proposed action they are undertaking through these operational guidelines may have on the person’s (and their household’s) rights under the Charter. For more information see Making Client Focused Decisions Operational Guidelines. Eligibility for Special Housing Needs Individuals and households eligible for the Special Housing Needs category are people who: meet the eligibility criteria including the Priority Access income and asset eligibility criteria meet the eligibility criteria for one of the Special Housing Needs reasons when a new applicant, have no alternative housing options. Eligibility criteria To be eligible for social housing, in general primary applicants should live in Victoria and: be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia meet the income and asset eligibility limits for their household have an independent income not own a property in which they could live. Up-to-date documentation to confirm the above criteria must be provided. Income and asset documentation should be less than 28 days old. For further information see the Eligibility Criteria Operational Guidelines. Income eligibility New applicants The income eligibility limit for the Special Housing Needs category is the Priority Access income limit, which is set out in the . The income eligibility limits are the limits gazetted by the Director of Housing and published on the Department of Health and Human Services (the department) website (housing.vic.gov.au). To determine total household income, the assessable incomes of the household are added together to determine whether the household meets the Priority Access income limit. If the total household income is less than or equal to the maximum income limit for Priority Access, the household is considered eligible. If the primary reason for the application is family violence the Register of Interest income limit can be applied, if necessary, to provide appropriate assistance. Generally, a family violence applicant should meet the income eligibility limits to be eligible for the register. However where a person and their household is experiencing family violence and need access to ongoing housing in order to be safe, they are also eligible to be on the register. Transfer applicants The income eligibility limit for the Special Housing Needs category for current social housing tenants is the Register of Interest income limit. If the total household income is less than or equal to the maximum income limit for the Register of Interest, the household is considered eligible.
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