Get an overview of HousingVic.
Information about how your privacy is protected.
Find housing office contacts, emergency help, information in your language and how to make a complaint.
Browse our downloadable forms and guides. Includes social and public housing, RentAssist, appeals, bond loans, movable units and Centrelink forms.
Read the latest news, updates and community stories.
Find out what changes you need to tell us about to keep your application or tenancy details up to date.
Learn how Centrelink Confirmation eServices works. Find out who can use it and how to register or withdraw your consent.
Find information about housing options for people with disability. Learn what the NDIS funds and where to get housing support.
Contact your local housing office using our online form, by email or by phone.
Get help if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness or family violence.
Take our online quiz to find housing options and services that may suit your situation.
Learn about social housing options. Includes eligibility, applying, community housing, public housing and the Victorian Housing Register.
Learn about private rental options. Includes finding a place to rent, applying and what you need to do before moving in.
Find out about movable units provided through public housing and how to apply. Also includes movable units for home-owners and studios for 12-25 year olds.
Learn about supported accommodation options. Includes Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL) , Supported Residential Services (SRS) and other options for independent living.
Find information to help you buy or stay in your home. Includes grants, concessions, financial support and expert advice.
Learn about RentAssist bond loans, who can get one, how to apply and how to repay.
Learn about Commonwealth Rent Assistance, who can get it and how to apply.
Find out where you can afford to rent in Victoria. Compare rental costs and check if your rental costs are above the market rate for your suburb.
Find help and support for private renters. Includes concessions, hardship support, loans, financial advice and counselling.
Get help to stay in a privately rented home. Includes support for people with a disability (NDIS) and older people.
Find out where to get help with renting problems and disputes.
Learn your rights and responsibilities. Includes property care, pets, neighbours and household changes.
Learn about rent, rental rebates, utility costs and ways to pay your rent.
Arrange repairs and find out about repair times, maintenance responsibilities and making changes to your home.
Find support, financial help and services to help you stay in your public housing home.
Learn how to stay safe at home, with information about fire safety, smoke alarms and hot weather.
Find out about jobs, Skills and Job centres, the Youth Employment Scheme and Work and Learning centres.
Discover ways to have your say, contribute to decisions and take part in your community.
Find out how to transfer to another home or buy your public housing property.
Learn how to give notice, prepare to move out, and complete your final inspection.
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4 May 2026
Nominations for the Pets At Our Place 2027 Calendar have now closed. Thank you to everyone who nominated.
21 March 2024
A useful resource for Flemington residents to access local supports
6 September 2023
Homes Victoria surveyed 3,755 residents living in public housing across Victoria in 2022
28 April 2023
A useful resource for North Melbourne residents to access local supports
24 April 2023
The gardening talents of Victoria’s public and community housing renters were celebrated at a special awards ceremony on Thursday 20 April.
20 October 2022
If you live in public housing and the recent floods have damaged your home, we can help you.
22 September 2021
New water service charges for bulk metered households commence from 21 November 2021.
25 March 2021
Information on some of the changes that will affect you as a public housing renter.
31 August 2020
Vulnerable high-rise renters have the option to relocate to a private rental property to keep them safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.