Private rental & boarding houses
Boarding houses
Boarding Houses are generally singles accommodation where residents rent a room in the house and share common facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. They can be owned and managed by either private or community agencies. Boarding houses in the ACT are licensed and meet strict regulations. Some boarding houses provide self-contained accommodation with their own kitchenette and bathroom.
These properties house the most marginalised individuals, who are making the first step in adjusting to stable housing. Some people choose to live for a longer term in this kind of accommodation, while for others it is the first step in achieving a stable home.
Boarding houses may often deal directly with issues such as chronic homelessness, and help single people adjust to more stable living. Commonly, individuals rent a bedroom and share common facilities.
Private rental market
Private rental are properties that are owned by private citizens rather than a government or community organisation. Private rental options in our region are often outside the reach of people on a low income. They do offer a clear path for people who have financial capacity to make their own decisions around location and nature of the property they wish to live in, including the ability to choose properties not available as social or community housing.
Private rentals
The majority of private rental options in the region are listed through the AllHomes website.
Private rentals