Expanding supply
CHC has a commitment to grow the numbers of affordable homes in Canberra as an integral part of the ACT Government's Affordable Housing Action Plan and will be working to increase the supply of affordable housing for both rent and sale.

What is affordable housing?
Housing is generally considered affordable if the rent payable is no more than 30% of gross household income. To assist low to moderate income households achieve affordable housing, CHC manages over 150 homes for rental accommodation at 74.99% of market rent.

Eligibility - Rental

In order to be considered for housing with CHC ALL the criteria listed below MUST BE met.

1. Income Types

Your gross annual household income must fall within the following types (see table below). NOTE: Housing is generally considered affordable if the rent payable is no more than 30% of gross household income.

2. Housing Allocation

CHC allocated properties based on the following guidelines:

3. Residency

You must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.

4. Home ownership

You must not own a residence.

Availability

Vacancies in affordable rental housing are advertised from time to time in the local media and on relevant web sites. You may contact CHC at any time to enquire about existing or expected vacancies.

All upcoming vacant properties will be advertised on allhomes.com.au

Rental Application Form

This application form includes more information on affordable housing.

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Download Affordable housing application form (in PDF format)

Enquiries please email chc@chcaffordablehousing.com.au

Affordable housing for sale

Gungahlin - Edge Apartments

Brand New Release! OVER 94% SOLD Start Living….. Get the Edge! This is your first chance to secure a home at Edge Apartments, Gungahlin's newest development. Lifestyle EDGE Located just a few hundred metres from the rapidly growing Gungahlin town centre these contemporary and stylish apartments offer a cosmopolitan lifestyle and only 15 minutes from the City. Your choice of a one bedroom or two bedroom ensuite apartment or 3 bedroom ensuite townhouse. Whether it is the easy maintenance of an apartment or the amenity offered by a townhouse Edge offers the option to cater for your needs. Price EDGE 1 bedroom apartments $269,950 - $310,000 2 bedroom apartments $325,000 – $375,000 3 bedroom townhouse $410,000 – $429,950 For more information visit – LJHOOKER.COM or Visit the sales office, corner of Hibberson and Kate Crace Streets (300m from Coles).

Last update 13/01/2010

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