You can apply for a transfer to another property if your current housing does not meet your needs, and you have multiple and complex factors that mean you are unable to independently access and sustain stable housing.
To be considered for a transfer, you must be able to show that your current housing doesn’t meet your housing needs, for example:
You must also continue to meet social housing eligibility.
You will need to provide documentation supporting your reason/s for a transfer.
Note: It’s an offence under the Housing Act 2003 to knowingly provide false and misleading information that may influence decisions made about your eligibility for housing services.
We will tell you our decision in writing and contact you for more information if needed.
You can have a guardian or administrator, friend or advocate help you complete the transfer application form.
We can arrange an interpreter for you if necessary.
If you are eligible to transfer, you must choose 6 locations (suburbs, towns, cities) that you would like to live in.
If you’re transferring because you need to live in a particular location and have evidence to support this, you only need to list for that area.
You need to sign a new State tenancy agreement for the property you’re moving into.
We regularly review your eligibility for social housing while you wait for another property so that we can identify whether other housing products and services will better address your housing needs.
Tell your nearest Housing Service Centre if there are any changes to your household.
Last updated: 4 August 2023