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TAS Housing Connect

Tasmania's integrated housing assistance service providing a single point of access for social housing, private rental assistance, and homelessness support.

Housing Tasmania State / Territory Last reviewed: 20 April 2026

Indicative amount

Bond up to 4 weeks rent; social housing access

Indicative amount only — confirm on the official page

What you get

Access to social housing waiting list, private rental bond assistance (up to 4 weeks), emergency accommodation referrals, and links to homelessness support services. Free service available to all eligible Tasmanians.

Who it's for

low incomevulnerable

Relevant life events: housing stress

How to apply

1. Contact Housing Connect on 1800 800 588 (free call). 2. Register your housing need and current situation. 3. A housing officer assesses your eligibility for social housing and immediate assistance.

Apply on the official page

You will be taken to www.housing.tas.gov.au

Source: https://www.housing.tas.gov.au/housing-connect
Last reviewed by AusSchemes: 20 April 2026