Housing Applications

Learn about different types of housing applications and how to apply.

To apply for CatholicCare Victoria Housing, you must have an active Victorian Housing Register (VHR) application.

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There are two types of housing applications

When applying for social housing, you will need to complete one of the following applications:

Register of Interest
For people to register their interest in being considered for social housing. All Victorians who meet the eligibility criteria for Social Housing are able to add their name to the Register.
Priority Access
For those most in need. The 6 groups include:

Emergency Management Housing – for people whose housing is no longer safe or habitable due to an emergency such as a bushfire or flood
Priority Transfers – for people experiencing safety issues such as family violence
Homeless with Support – for people experiencing homelessness or family violence
Supported Housing – where disability modifications are required
Special Housing Needs – for people living in inappropriate, insecure or unsafe housing
Special Housing Needs 55 years and over – for people living in inappropriate, insecure or unsafe housing aged 55 years and over

To apply for CatholicCare Victoria Housing, you must have an active Victorian Housing Register (VHR) application.

This application can be made via:

The MyGov website online (by linking HousingVic Online Services to your account)
A paper-based application form located on the HousingVIC website which can be completed and posted to:
Victorian Housing Register
Department of Health and Human Services – HCC
Reply Paid 933
Moe VIC 3825

Our CatholicCare Victoria Housing team can assist you to complete or amend your application.

Apply for social housing

Consumer Affairs Victoria – information on tenancies, leases and consumer rights and responsibilities including ending a lease and evictions. This information is available in different languages.
HousingVIC residential rental agreement – information on your rights and responsibilities. This information is available in different languages.

Tenant Eligibility & Allocations Procedure

Housing Applications is offered at the following location:

8 Dawson Street
South Ballarat
VIC 3350

Got questions? Send us an enquiry or give us a call: (03) 4344 4501

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