How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Medicare enrolment form (MS004)
Use this form to enrol in Medicare for the first time, re-enrol in Medicare or enrol your baby in Medicare.
Public holiday closures for Easter
Your Centrelink payment and reporting dates may change due to the upcoming public holiday.
Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.