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Affordable Housing application

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If you have any questions, or need help completing this form please call us on 9412 5111 (Chatswood Hub) or 4777 8000 (Penrith Hub) or email .

If you require an interpreter please advise Link Wentworth, or if you have a hearing or speech impairment please use the TTY service Freecall 1800 810 586. A TTY phone is required to use this service.

Do you need a translator? TIS National provides access to phone and on-site interpreting services in over 150 languages. Call 13 14 50. You can also use the “Accessibility” drop down menu above for translations.

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  • Important information for applicants

    • A SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED BY EACH APPLICANT
    • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
    • Applicants must not exceed the applicable income threshold.
    • A separate application form is required to be completed for each household member over 18 years.
    • If the application is successful you will be required to:
      • Pay two (2) week’s rent, in advance;
      • Pay four (4) week’s bond;
      • Complete a Tenancy Agreement and Condition Report.
  • Essential Documentation

    Identification

    • Two (2) forms of identification (including one (1) photo identification) – eg: passport, driver’s licence.
    • Identification for any child under 18 included on your application, eg: Centrelink statement or Medicare
      card.
    • Australian passport/citizenship certificate or permanent residency documentation.
  • Proof of income/Proof of current assets

    Link Wentworth must take reasonable steps to accurately determine the gross (before tax) household income for the
    twelve (12) months prior to the day on which the applicant/s would become tenants. The following documents,
    though not an exhaustive list, may be reasonable in determining household income:
    Bank statement for each bank account showing previous twelve (12) months’ transactions.

    • Pay slips – four (4) most recent or pay slip showing year to date.
    • Group certificate for previous financial year.
    • Centrelink statement/s – current, if applicable.
    • Last income tax return or, if self-employed, Profit & Loss Statement.
    • Details of any other income received, eg: superannuation, dividends, workers’ compensation payments.
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  • HOUSEHOLD DETAILS (list the names of ALL other household members that will be living with you)

  • Tenancy History

  • Income

  • Please provide details of previous employment for the past two (2) employers:

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    If YES you must provide a letter from your accountant stating GROSS (before tax) income earned and a personal Notice of Assessment or Tax Return from the most recent financial year.
    If YES you must provide a signed letter from your parent/guardian stating the total amount provided per week/per month.
    if YES you must provide your latest Centrelink statement and payment history.
    If YES please list details below and provide evidence of GROSS (before tax) payments.
  • Please provide information below on the total gross household income (i.e. before tax)

    (eg: housing or land)
  • Applicant Declaration and Authority to Disclose Personal Information

    I declare that the information I have given on this form is true and correct.


    I understand that I may be asked to supply additional documentary proof in support of any statements I have made. I also acknowledge that Link Wentworth may contact persons named in this application to verify information and/or seek references.


    I acknowledge upon signing this document that I have disclosed all income sources for the last 12 months from the date of my application.


    I understand that under the Affordable Housing Program my eligibility will be assessed on an annual basis.

    I am aware that by signing this form I am giving my consent to Link Wentworth Limited to share my personal information to external parties including State and Commonwealth funding bodies and private owners for the purpose of assessing my eligibility for affordable housing. I understand that my personal information will be collected, stored, shared and discarded in accordance with the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

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  • Affordable Rental Housing evidence requirements checklist


    To consider your application for Affordable Housing you must provide the following evidence to support your
    application along with this signed completed checklist.

  • You must provide TWO from the list below for each person over the age of 18 years listed on your application
  • You must provide at least ONE from the list below for each person over the age of 18 years listed on your application
  • You must provide ALL from the list below that is relevant for each person over the age of 18 years listed on your application
  • You must provide ALL from the list below that is relevant for each person over the age of 18 years listed on your application
  • you must provide ALL from the list below
  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 70 MB.
      Please attach all the required evidence


    • Applicant Declaration and Authority to Disclose Personal Information


      I declare that the information I have given on this form is true and correct.

      I understand that I may be asked to supply additional documentary proof in support of any statements I have made.

      I also acknowledge that Link Wentworth Housing Limited may contact persons named in this application to verify information and/or seek references.

      I acknowledge upon signing this document that I have disclosed all income sources for the last 12 months from the date of my application.
      I understand that under the Affordable Housing Program my eligibility will be assessed on an annual basis.

      I am aware that by signing this form I am giving my consent to Link Wentworth Housing Limited to share my personal information to external parties including State and Commonwealth funding bodies and private owners for the purpose of assessing my eligibility for affordable housing.

      I understand that my personal information will be collected, stored, shared and discarded in accordance with the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
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    • Saving this form

      If you would like a copy of this form, find the print option from the device you are working from and choose the “save as PDF”. You can also email a link to this form to your email address to complete later – click “Save and Continue” below. If you need help, please call 9412 5111 or 4777 8000 or email . Please remember that if you save this form on a public computer your information may not be confidential and could be accessed by other parties. If you would like a copy of this form after you have submitted this file please call our team on 9412 5111 or 4777 8000 or email .
    • By submitting this form, you agree that Link Wentworth may send you relevant emails in the future.

    Link Wentworth collects personal information about you in order to make sure you receive the assistance you may be entitled to.

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