Over-the-threshold income PRB tenants face eviction notices, pathway to home ownership offered

Six families staying at the Public Rental Board were asked to vacate last year after exceeding the income threshold of $30,000, and two families have been asked to leave so far this year.

PRB General Manager Timoci Naleba says they conduct social surveys every six months to identify tenants whose combined household income exceeds the $30,000 eligibility limit.

It has been reported that some tenants earning above the income threshold are still residing in PRB flats. Naleba says the semi-annual surveys help flag households whose income has risen above the limit, and these households are then issued a written notice to vacate.

While PRB does not provide alternative housing, Naleba says the board is working closely with the Housing Authority to create a pathway for affected families.

He says the Housing Authority currently has over 1,000 residential lots available for home ownership, and PRB tenants whose incomes have surpassed the rental limit are being encouraged and assisted to transition into these lots.

Naleba says this approach supports a transition from rental dependency to home ownership for families who have become financially stable.