Public housing waiting list
If your application is successful you will go on a waiting list.
Waiting times are different for each region.
Below are the estimated waiting times for public housing as of 30 June 2018. These are updated every six months.
| Region | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | 4 to 6 years | 2 to 4 years | 4 to 6 years |
| Darwin/ Casuarina | 6 to 8 years | 2 to 4 years* | 2 to 4 years |
| Palmerston | 4 to 6 years | 2 to 4 years | 2 to 4 years |
| Katherine | 6 to 8 years* | 4 to 6 years | 4 to 6 years |
| Nhulunbuy | 2 to 4 years | 2 to 4 years | 2 to 4 years |
| Tennant Creek | 6 to 8 years | 6 to 8 years* | 4 to 6 years |
*Due to limited stock and turnover, median value cannot be applied.
These waiting times are based on actual waiting times of all general applicants housed in a region over the past 12 months.
The list does not include wait times for priority applicants.