Guide to applying for housing assistance
We provide a range of housing products and services to help Queenslanders find and keep safe, secure and affordable housing, whether it’s in the private rental market, home-ownership or in social housing. In Queensland, social housing refers to both public housing and community housing.
We will work with you to help you understand the housing help and support you may be eligible for and how to apply.
We understand that unexpected events, such as experiencing domestic and family violence or family breakdown, serious illness or a death within the family, or loss of employment or increased rents in the private market can affect the safety or stability of your home.
Your safety comes first. If you are not safe at home, or you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, we will prioritise giving you the information and help you need to support you into safe accommodation.
More information
To find out more:
- use this guide or contact your nearest Housing Service Centre
- use the Housing Services Finder to see what help you may be eligible for
- download the Housing Assist Qld app to access a range of information and services.
Guide to applying for housing assistance
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Social housing is made up of 2 types of housing: public housing and community housing. Social housing is short-term, medium-term or long-term housing for eligible people in highest need of housing assistance, who can't access other forms of housing.