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About HousingVic

Need urgent housing?
If you are in immediate danger Call 000.
Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness?
Call 1800 825 955
Free 24 hour phone line. Someone will take your call to get you help nearby. If after hours, they will refer you to the Salvation Army Crisis Services.
Are you escaping family violence?
Call 1800 015 188
Free 24 hour phone line. Someone will take your call from Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.
It can be difficult – and even confusing – trying to find the information you need about housing. We understand – that's why we created this website.

HousingVic makes it easier to find the right information about housing and housing assistance in Victoria.

This website is the source of information for current public housing renters, potential social housing renters and anyone wanting to know about housing in Victoria.

Try the Housing Options Finder: answer a few questions to see what housing options may be right for you.

Learn more about HousingVic online services.

Our organisation

HousingVic is managed by the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing is a Victorian Government department that plans, funds and delivers community and housing services.

To learn more, visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website.