2. How is my rent calculated? Housing Choices uses an income-based formula set by the SA Housing Authority to calculate the amount of rent payable for each property. Every person in the household receiving an income must be included in the calculation. Currently, an eligible community housing general tenancy pays a subsidised rent based on 25% of the household’s total assessable income before tax; and an affordable tenancy pays a subsidised rent based on 30% of the household’s total assessable income before tax. 100% of eligible rent assistance is included in the total rent charge. From 1 July 2021, if a tenant has a moderate household income, their subsidised rent will gradually increase from 25% to 30% of their total assessable household income before tax. A tenant has a moderate household income if they meet both the below conditions: Their total assessable household income before tax is equal to or more than the moderate rent limits. They or their partner don’t receive an income support payment from Centrelink or Department of Veteran’s Affairs, for example JobSeeker, Age Pension.
When a carer is living with a resident solely for the purpose of providing care, their income is not included in the calculation. HCSA will require the carer to provide a letter from the resident’s doctor to confirm this arrangement.
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Rent review FAQ’s! All rents for Housing Choices tenancies are income based, and depending on the type of accommodation that you reside in, the rent amounts can differ.
3. What benefits are excluded from the rent calculation? Carer’s allowance and supplements paid to Centrelink recipients (such as energy supplement and pharmaceutical allowance) are not included in the rent calculation. The SA Housing Authority determines what income is assessable or non-assessable. For further details please speak with your housing officer.
1. Why is my rent reviewed? Approximately 95% of Housing Choices
4.What is CRA? Commonwealth Rent
Assistance (CRA) is a non- taxable income supplement payable by Centrelink to eligible people who rent in the private rental market or community housing.
residents pay a reduced rent – that is, less than the market rent value for their property. To remain eligible for a reduced rent, it is a condition of your tenancy agreement to provide, when requested, household occupant details and income verification for all household occupants.
August 2024 Moderate rent limits are:
Moderate household income limits per week
Household type
1 adult
$807 .21 $986 .59 $1165 .97 $1255 .66 $1435 .04 $1614 .42
1 adult, 1 child
1 adult, 2 children
2 adults
2 adults, 1 child
2 adults, 2 children
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