National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) Tenants
What is NRAS?
The rent is discounted from normal market rent under the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) program. The income limits vary depending on the number of people in the household. To be eligible, applicants must also be Australian Citizens and/or permanent residents.
How do I Apply?
To apply to a property, the applications below (NRAS Application Form, Tenant Demographic Assessment, Privacy Act Acknowledgement) must be completed correctly and submitted to apply@axishousing.org.au
When submitting your application please ensure you include ALL documents listed in the ‘Application Checklist’ section of the NRAS Application Form which are applicable to you.
One of the requirements under the NRAS Scheme to be an eliable applicant are the set Income Limits. All memebers of the household (all persons who are tenants of the dwelling) must have a total gross income equal to or less than the limit as per the household’s composition. Please see below for the current tenancy limits.
Household Composition
Initial Income Limit ($)
Exisiting Tenant Income Limit* ($)
One adult
61,322
76,653
Two adults
84,782
105,978
Three adults
108,242
135,303
Four adults
131,702
164,628
Sole parent with one child
84,841
106,052
Sole parent with two children
105,184
131,480
Sole parent with three children
125,527
156,909
Couple with one child
105,125
131,407
Couple with two children
125,468
156,835
Couple with three children
145,811
182,264
*This column shows figures which are 25 per cent more than the initial household income limits. If the
combined gross household income of existing tenants exceeds the initial income limit by 25 per cent or more
(i.e. is at or is more than the existing tenant income limit) in two consecutive eligibility years, the tenants will
cease to be eligible tenants.
To view the full document containing the NRAS Applicant Income Limits (2024-2025) please click here