WelcomeMat helps people access affordable rental housing! We’re streamlining the application process so more people can find their affordable rental home more quickly. Affordable rental housing is for people with incomes that are very low, low or moderate. The rent for these studios, units and houses will be at least 20% less than market rent. For example, if the market rent is $500 a week, then the affordable rental amount would be $400 a week. If you are eligible, then this will help reduce your housing stress. Most affordable rental housing is managed by not-for-profit community housing providers. Each property has its own eligibility criteria, and the providers assess applications against these criteria.