AHO Tenancy Plus Grant

This grant is open to Aboriginal people who are in the process of buying a home. Applications open to social housing tenants. 

To be eligible for the AHO Tenancy Plus Grant you must be an Aboriginal person who:

• has a maximum individual/ combined annual income of up to $200,000
• has saved at least $1,000 toward a deposit
• currently lives in NSW and is purchasing a property in NSW
• does not currently own residential property (with the exception of land)
• has not qualified for Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Remote Indigenous Home Loan package.

The main applicant must be Aboriginal and take on at least 25% ownership of the property being purchased.

The AHO tenant must also have:

• been listed as head tenant for five years or more
• not had rental or water arrears over $500 within the last five years
• taken care of the property
• not had a negative result from the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
• not been responsible for any confirmed anti-social behaviour incidents.