Mr Tinley questions the Department of Housing regarding income threshold eligibility for Homeswest tenants, including assessment dates, notifications sent, and evictions due to exceeding the income threshold. The Department provides some data but notes some data is not recorded.

AnsweredQoN 7402Legislative Assembly
Asked
20 March 2012
Portfolio
Housing

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In relation to the income threshold eligibility for Homeswest tenants, I ask:
(a) when was the income threshold for eligibility last assessed;
(b) when will the income threshold next be assessed;
(c) how many notifications were sent to tenants advising their income is above the threshold for eligibility in 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and as at 29 February 2012; and
(d) how many tenants were evicted due to their income being above the threshold for eligibility in 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and as at 29 February 2012?

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Answered
1 May 2012
Responded by
Minister for Housing
Response time
42 days
The Department of Housing advises:
(a) May 2006
(b) The Department of Housing will continue to monitor its eligibility limits to ensure that social housing resources are targeted to those most in need.
(c)
2008/09: Data not recorded
2009/10: 210
2010/11: 455
As at 29 February 2012: 230
(d)
2008/09: Data not recorded
2009/10: Data not recorded
2010/11: Data not recorded
0 As at (29 February 2012)
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