Income limits for rent subsidy, lease review and Rentstart Move
Last published 29 Jun 2023
Household income limits are a range of income thresholds that help to determine whether:
- a household is eligible for a rent subsidy and what percentage of their income is paid as rent
- at lease review, a household is eligible for a lease extension
- a tenant leaving public housing after a lease review is eligible for Rentstart Move assistance.
The maximum income eligibility limit for any household type can be determined by adding together the income eligibility amounts for each adult and first child and any additional adults or children in the household.
Rent subsidy limits
Table 1. Rent subsidy income limits from 3 July 2023
| Maximum gross weekly income (before tax) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Household | Moderate income limit | 30% limit | Subsidy eligibility limit |
| Household members (regardless of relationship) | |||
| Single adult | $985 | $1,231 | $1,835 |
| Each additional adult (18 years or over) | Add $260 | Add $325 | Add $490 |
| First child (under 18 years) | Add $195 | Add $244 | Add $370 |
| Each additional child (under 18 years) | Add $135 | Add $169 | Add $245 |
| Examples of types of households | |||
| Single adult | $985 | $1231 | $1,835 |
| Single + 1 child | $1,180 | $1,475 | $2,205 |
| Single + 2 children | $1,315 | $1,644 | $2,450 |
| Single + 3 children | $1,450 | $1,813 | $2,695 |
| Single + 4 children | $1,585 | $1,982 | $2,940 |
| Couple | $1,245 | $1,556 | $2,325 |
| Couple + 1 child | $1,440 | $1,800 | $2,695 |
| Couple + 2 children | $1,575 | $1,969 | $2,940 |
| Couple + 3 children | $1,710 | $2,138 | $3,185 |
| Couple + 4 children | $1,845 | $2,307 | $3,430 |
Lease review limits
Table 2. Lease review income limits from 3 July 2023
| Household | Maximum gross income (before tax) weekly |
|---|---|
| Household members (regardless of relationship) | |
| First adult (Single) | $1,231 |
| Each additional adult (18 years or over) | Add $325 |
| First child (under 18 years) | Add $244 |
| Each additional child (under 18) | Add $169 |
| Examples of types of households | |
| Single (first adult) | $1,231 |
| Single + 1 child | $1,475 |
| Single + 2 children | $1,644 |
| Single + 3 children | $1,813 |
| Single + 4 children | $1,982 |
| Couple | $1,556 |
| Couple + 1 child | $1,800 |
| Couple + 2 children | $1,969 |
| Couple + 3 children | $2,138 |
| Couple + 4 children | $2,307 |
| Allowances | |
| Disability Allowance (per person) | Add $125 |
| Exceptional Disability Allowance (per person) | Add $290 |
Rentstart Move limits
Table 3. Rentstart Move income limits from 3 July 2023
| Household | Maximum gross weekly income (before tax) |
|---|---|
| Household members (regardless of relationship) | |
| Single adult | $1,835 |
| Each additional adult (18 years or over) | Add $490 |
| First child (under 18) | Add $370 |
| Each additional child (under 18) | Add $245 |
| Examples of types of households | |
| Single adult | $1,835 |
| Single + 1 child | $2,205 |
| Single + 2 children | $2,450 |
| Single + 3 children | $2,695 |
| Single + 4 children | $2,940 |
| Couple | $2,325 |
| Couple + 1 child | $2,695 |
| Couple + 2 children | $2,940 |
| Couple + 3 children | $3,185 |
| Couple + 4 children | $3,430 |
What if I don’t agree with the decision?
If you believe we made the wrong decision, you should first discuss your concerns with a client service officer. You can also ask to have the decision reviewed. To do this, fill in the Review of Decisions (First Tier Appeal) Application form available online or you can access a copy of this form at your local DCJ Housing office.