Affordable rental properties for key service workers
If you’re looking for a rental and work in a key service industry in the Northern Territory (NT), you may be eligible to apply for the Affordable Housing Scheme.
Affordable Housing Scheme
Under this scheme, the NT Government leases private properties for eligible tenants to sub-lease at 70% of market rates.
They're managed by contracted property managers and are available in:
- Darwin
- Palmerston
- Coolalinga
- Tennant Creek
- Alice Springs.
Who can apply
To apply, you must:
- have at least one adult in the household working in a key service industry
- be able to make regular rent payments.
You can’t apply if you:
- own a home in the NT
- get rental subsidy from your employer or another housing program
- work directly in the resources sector
- earn more than the income limits below.
Only adult and independent minor income counts, dependent minors are not included.
Income limits apply until 30 June 2025 and are updated each year.
| Household type | Maximum gross household income (before tax) |
|---|---|
| One adult | $91,983 |
| Two adults | $127,173 |
| Three adults | $162,363 |
| Four adults | $197,553 |
| Sole parent with one child | $127,262 |
| Sole parent with two children | $157,777 |
| Sole parent with three children | $188,292 |
| Couple with one child | $157,688 |
| Couple with two children | $188,203 |
| Couple with three children | $218,717 |
If the above is not relevant, you can also calculate your household income using the following figures.
| Household | Maximum gross household income (before tax) |
|---|---|
| First adult | $91,983 |
| Each additional adult | $35,190 |
| First sole parent | $96,747 |
| Each child | $30,515 |
How to apply
To apply or for more information, contact the property manager in your region below.
You can also view available properties on their website.
Darwin and Top End
Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development
affordable.housing@nt.gov.au
Phone: 08 8999 8549
Alice Springs
Andrews Property
regional@andrewsproperty.com.au
Phone: 08 8582 2399
www.andrewsproperty.com.au
Tennant Creek
Andrews Property
tennantcreek@andrewsproperty.com.au
Phone: 08 8962 2111
www.andrewsproperty.com.au
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