Aboriginal housing support

A variety of housing support is available for Aboriginal people, including for those who are moving between home and services or seeking housing in remote and non-remote Aboriginal communities.

National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS)

National Rental Affordability Scheme rental homes are available to eligible low- and moderate-income Australians who find it hard to pay market rental rates.

Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA)

Commonwealth Rent Assistance is a non-taxable income supplement payable to eligible people who rent in the private rental market or community housing.

Private Rental Assistance

You may be eligible for help from Housing SA to pay bond and rent for:

• privately rented accommodation
• residential parks
• boarding houses and shelters
• community housing
• no premium retirement villages.

Housing SA bonds are bond guarantees that are lodged with Consumer and Business Services (CBS).

Home Buying Seminars

HomeStart offer free home buyer seminars for first home buyers and existing home owners.

Information for Migrants

Information for people who have recently moved to South Australia and want to buy a home.

Negotiating with Real Estate Agents

Information about real estate agent obligations, and how to recognise false or misleading claims.

How to buy a home

A selection of how-to guides to help you through the house-buying maze.

Budget Planner

Create your own budget using a quick and easy budgeting tool.

How to do a budget

Easy steps to plan and manage how you spend your money including a budget planner spreadsheet.