Sapphire Coast Tenancy Scheme manages 107 properties including houses, units and town houses. Allocation will be made from the Housing Pathways waiting list depending on the size of the family, housing needs and the preferred location. The properties under management are either rented from agents or owners, these are called Leasehold properties that are sublet at a subsidised rent or properties owned by NSW State Government these are called Capital properties. In addition to these SCTS own 11 units and manage 10 others on behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council.
Application process
Step 1. Get a copy of an application form which is available from any Housing NSW office or any Community Housing provider such as Sapphire Coast Tenancy Scheme. Application forms and information on eligibility criteria are available on Housing NSW web site www.housingpathways.nsw.gov.au . On this website there are different forms for different situation so check to make sure you have the form that is right for you. There is also a check list of information you may need to provide to support your application. If you require assistance a staff member of Housing NSW or the Sapphire Coast Tenancy can be contacted and an appointment made (SCTS 02 64953300).
Step 2. Complete the form and take it along or mail it with any supporting documents to one of the offices of Housing NSW or any Community Housing Office. Applications can now be completed and submitted on line at the housing pathways web site.
Step 3. Your application will be assessed to see if you are eligible for either the General waiting list or Priority waiting list. Some of the eligibility criteria that is used to decide if you are eligible for housing are:
- Be a citizen or have permanent residency in Australia
- Be a resident of NSW
- Prove you identity
- Be within the household income and assets limits
- Be at least 18 years of age (in most situations) or older and be able to maintain a tenancy with or without provision of support.
- Not own property which can be used to resolve your housing needs
More information of eligibility is available on www.housingpathways.nsw.gov.au
If eligible you will be placed on a priority or common waiting list that Housing NSW and Community Housing providers use when making allocations. Remember to reply to any correspondence i.e. application updates that check confirm your circumstance are the same as when you applied. Failure to do so may result in your application being suspended from the waiting list.
Step 4. As a property that we manage becomes available we go to the common waiting list to match the profile of the vacancy i.e. the location and the number of bedrooms. The applicant is then given the opportunity to visit the property and if accepted a time is made for the signing of the lease and you can then move in and enjoy your new home.