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Housing

  •  Bond loan scheme
    If you can't afford to pay the bond (security deposit) when renting privately, you may be able to borrow the money.
  •  Crisis accommodation centres
    Housing Information and Referral, and Transitional housing is delivered through 19 agencies in 20 geographic and 2 specialist catchments across the State.
  •  Emergency accommodation and homelessness
    If you are homeless or at risk of homelessness and in need of assistance, please visit the Office of Housing website for further information.
  •  Group self build
    Group Self Build is an owner builder program that provides home ownership opportunities to people who are willing to commit their time and energy to building their homes and the homes of others in groups of 10 to 12 families.
  •  Home finance
    The Home Finance Review Office has been established to try and resolve any problems you may have with your government supported home loan or the quality of service you have received.
  •  Home renovation loans
    The Home Renovation Service was established to help people with disabilities to remain living independently in their own home environment. The program assesses homes to see where modifications can be made to make living, at home easier and safer.
  •  Home renovation service
    The Home Renovation Service was established to help people with disabilities to remain living independently in their own home environment. The program assesses homes to see where modifications can be made to make living, at home easier and safer.
  •  Mortgage relief
    Eligible Victorian home owners can apply for short term interest-free loans to help overcome difficulties with home loan repayments resulting from an unavoidable change in circumstances.
  •  Movable units
    Movable units offer eligible people with disabilities a chance to live independently while remaining in close contact with family or friends.
  •  Public housing rent rebates
    As a public housing tenant, you can apply to pay a reduced amount of rent based on your household income.
  •  Rent assistance
    Centrelink pays rent assistance to pensioners and beneficiaries who rent accommodation in the private rental market, and pay rent above a set threshold.
  •  Support and housing for young people
    SHYP provides transitional housing and support to young people aged 16 - 24 years old who are homeless (or are at risk of becoming homeless) in the City of Yarra and surrounding areas.
  •  Tenancy information
    Advice about tenancy matters such as eviction, excessive rent and repairs may be obtained from Consumer Affairs Victoria.
  •  Women domestic violence crisis service of victoria
    If you are experiencing family violence you can contact the Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service.