Run a business from your public housing home

If you want to run a home-based business from your public housing home in the Northern Territory (NT), you must apply in writing.

Conditions

For your business to be approved, the following conditions must apply:

  • your home continues to be used for residential purposes
  • you get relevant licences, permits and approvals to run your business
  • you hold adequate and relevant insurance
  • your business income is declared to the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
  • the operation of your business follows planning requirements.

How the business impacts on your rental property will also be looked at.

How to apply

You must write a letter to the Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities including:

  • your name
  • your home address
  • the type of business you want to run
  • operating hours.

Find your local housing office.

Documents you will need

If your application is successful, you will also need to provide copies of:

  • business registration
  • your qualifications to carry out that business
  • relevant insurance.

Submit your documents by email, mail or in person to your local housing office.

You may also be sent a follow up letter asking for more information.

Complaints

Your situation may be reassessed at any time and your approval may be withdrawn if you don't follow the conditions of approval.


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