This pages includes a housing services finder, and information about:
- housing options
- homelessness services
- social housing
- housing for Aboriginal people
- home modifications
- problems and disputes
- substandard properties, and
- types of home help
Public, Community, Aboriginal or Housing Co-operative
Find out what type of housing you are eligible for, what you will need to do before you apply, what will happen next, and available housing.
- Register your interest for housing
- Find a secure place to rent find, inspect, and apply
- Use the Housing Services Finder to find out what housing services are available to you
Crisis Accommodation
Nowhere to go, sleeping rough, or escaping domestic violence find:
- Help in a crisis situation
- Help for Domestic and family Violence and abuse support
- Homelessness Service Provider directory (directory of available support)
- Homeless Connect SA, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week
- Extreme weather response for people sleeping rough
Additional Assistance
For more information and assistance visit SA Housing Authority Assistance web page
Housing Options for people with disability
People with a disability living at home, looking for a host family or a share house
Find available Public housing near you that you may be eligible for, what you will need to do before applying, what will happen next, or register for a transfer or relocation.
- Register your interest for public housing
- Register for a Transfer
- Housing relocation
- Moving out, ending your tenancy
- Rent, water and other charges
- Paying Housing SA accounts
- If you are having difficulty paying your account
If you are experiencing temporary hardship or financial stress — there are options.
Find a Community Housing provider near you, are you eligible, what you will need to do before applying, what are the rents and charges and what will happen next.
- Register your interest for community housing
- Community housing providers local and country areas
- Community housing rents and charges
- Resolving Community Housing disputes your rights, responsibilities and appeal
Find housing for Aboriginal People by using the Housing Finder — Moving back to your community or living in a Housing SA house, looking for employment-related accommodation, or a person with a disability.
- Register your interest for Aboriginal housing
- Housing for Aboriginal people
- Housing in Aboriginal communities
- Moving between home and services transitional accommodation centres to stay during visits
- Rent, water and other charges
Private rental, community housing, boarding houses and shelters
If you are in a private rental home, in community housing, renting in a boarding house or shelter, you may be eligible. Find out if you meet the criteria, what you will need to do, and what happens once your application is lodged.
Rent
Housing rents (Public, Community, Specialised housing, Transitional) are calculated using a rent calculator consistent with SA Housing Authority policies.
Housing SA accounts
If you need help with managing your Housing SA accounts there are various options available to you, such as Direct Debt, direct deductions from Centrelink payments, BPay.
Finances
Understanding your household budget, money coming in and going out.
If you are experiencing temporary hardship or financial stress — there are options.
- Having difficulty paying a Housing SA account
- Emergency help with finances Emergency financial assistance, help with utility bills, financial counselling
Use the ‘Concessions Finder’ to find available concessions that may assist you with household expenses
Know your responsibilities as a public housing tenant. What are the conditions of my tenancy? What is anti-social behaviour, and what to do if you experience this type of behaviour? How do I lodge a complaint, and what is the process? Am I allowed to have pets? Am I allowed to have visitors — what if they would like to stay a night or two?
As a public tenant, how do I look after my home. What does Housing SA maintain and not maintain? Who keeps the garden and backyard? I need repairs — how do I make a request for repairs/ improvements/ modifications. I have a disability and need modifications to the house. Is there a cost?
- Maintenance of public housing Request repairs or maintenance and Garden responsibilities
- Modifications for people with a disability in public housing
I need home care help. I have a disability and require home care help. I am an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island and require a carer.
You can provide feedback or make a complaint online, via email, by telephone or by post.
View more information on SA Housing Authority Feedback and Complaints