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Housing programs
Waverley Council provides rental housing to support the local community through three targeted programs.
Waverley Affordable Housing Program (WAHP)
This program provides affordable rentals for working people on low-to-moderate incomes, for terms of up to five years. Income limits apply and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have lived or worked in Waverley for at least three years. Council’s 24 units are managed by EchoRealty; which advertises vacancies.
View Council’s Affordable Housing Tenancy Policy 2024.
For more information, email info@echorealty.com.au or call 1800 693 246.
Waverley Housing for Older People Program (WHOP)
This program provides secure long-term rentals for people aged 55 and over on a low income, who can demonstrate a longstanding connection to Waverley. Applicants must be registered with NSW Housing Pathways. Council’s 41 units are managed by Evolve Housing.
View Council’s Housing for Older People Tenancy Policy 2014 (this is still valid).
For more information, visit Evolve Housing or call 1800 693 865.
The Waverley Community Living Program (WCLP)
This program provides limited-term shared transitional housing for people with mild intellectual disabilities who are undertaking independent living skills training and support through WCLP. Council’s three units are managed through Evolve Housing.
For more information about this program and other services for people with a disability, visit Disability inclusion.
Need assistance?
For more information and to apply, contact Evolve Housing.
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