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Social housing

Social housing is long-term rental housing for people on very low to moderate incomes that may be experiencing ‘rental stress’ in the private market. It can be provided by community housing organisations like Hume, the state government or by Aboriginal housing organisations.

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Affordable housing

Affordable housing exists to provide secure and reasonably priced rental options for individuals and families who are earning low to moderate incomes. It helps bridge the gap for those who find private rental housing too expensive but don’t qualify for social housing.

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Crisis housing

If you are facing a housing crisis in New South Wales, there are emergency accommodation options available to support you. These temporary housing solutions provide short-term relief, helping you secure a safe place to stay while you work on longer-term housing plans.

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Disability housing

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in New South Wales is housing designed specifically for individuals with significant functional impairments or high support needs. It is funded under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and provides options that allow tenants to live more independently while receiving the necessary supports.

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Transitional Housing

Hume Housing offers transitional housing programs designed to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. These programs provide short-term accommodation and support services to help participants transition into stable, long-term housing.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for social housing, you must meet the eligibility requirements set by the NSW Government. Read more about criteria, how to apply and other details here.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for affordable housing, you must meet the eligibility requirements set by the NSW Government. Read more about criteria, how to apply and other details here.

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Am I eligible?

To learn more about your options and how to access crisis accommodation, please contact us - we're here to help you during difficult times and ensure you have the support you need.

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Am I eligible?

Eligibility requirements are determined through the NDIS.

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Am I eligible?

To qualify for Transitional Housing you must be experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. You must also have a Commitment to Finding Long-Term Housing. Read more about the criteria and how to apply here.

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My home

Find everything you need to manage your tenancy at Hume, including how to report a repair, make a payment, submit a complaint, and learn about rent, water charges, and other support services. Click on the quick links for more information.

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Request a repair

Our goal is to ensure transparency and help you better understand your rent and water payments, so you feel confident and supported in your tenancy.

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Support service finder

Helps connect you with local services and resources tailored to your specific needs, making it easier to access the support you require.

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Have your circumstances changed? It’s important you let us know. Visit the Change of circumstances page for more information.

Building an inclusive and sustainable future together

Hume’s mission is to actively create and support sustainable and inclusive communities that thrive.

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At a glance

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~5000

total properties

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$100m+

in property development pipeline

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30+ years

What we do

At Hume Community Housing, we don’t just build homes—we create thriving, sustainable communities.

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News

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For all media enquiries, please contact Meagan Prabhakar on meagan.prabhakar@humehousing.com.au or 0491 130 052

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Over 100 people set to benefit from new social and affordable housing development in Parramatta as construction commences

Women and children recovering from domestic violence, older women at risk of homelessness, and key frontline workers will soon have more affordable housing options available in the heart of western Sydney.

calendar February 10, 2025

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Work commences on a new refuge in Port Stephens

Women and children escaping domestic violence will soon have a safe home to heal, recover and rebuild, as work commences on a new refuge in Port Stephens.

calendar January 31, 2025

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Hume Social: Tackling food insecurity and feeding community spirit

We recently launched a fantastic new initiative called Hume Social - a unique community pantry from our Sturt Street Telopea development in Western Sydney.

calendar November 01, 2024

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Updated: Online forms now available

Many important forms that you previously needed to come into a Hume office to fill out are now available online.

calendar September 18, 2024

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The biggest investment in social housing in a decade

A partnership between Homes NSW and Hume Community Housing will see 13 new homes built in Raymond Terrace.

calendar September 05, 2024

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30 years of Hume Community Housing

Since opening our doors in Fairfield in 1994, we have supported more than 20,000 households to secure safe and affordable housing.

calendar July 10, 2024

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Housing budget opens the door for private investors to help solve social housing

We join with many in the housing sector in welcoming the news that New South Wales has been promised 30,000 new homes, including 8,400 public housing dwellings.

calendar June 18, 2024

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Hope to create safer homes for safer communities

Many Hume employees often go above and beyond the call of duty to help their local community, and Jenna and Richard are no exception.

calendar May 29, 2024

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The Maitland community is taking it in their stride to combat domestic violence

Those working in Community Housing understand the challenges - we deal with the impact of domestic violence daily as we seek to find homes for customers and their families in need of a safe place.

calendar May 22, 2024

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Hume Community Housing acknowledges Aboriginal Australians as the original custodians and occupants of this land including the Dharawal, Cabrogal, Gadigal, Wonnarua, Worimi, Awabakal peoples and the Darug Nation whose traditional lands Hume Community Housing operates within. We pay our deep respect to the Elders past and present and acknowledge the long standing relationship that the original custodians continue to have with this country and its peoples.

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We welcome & include LGBTQ+ people. We create positive change in our local community. We celebrate LGBTQ+ diversity.

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