How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Centrelink online account help - Update address, accommodation and contact details
Instructions on how to update your address, accommodation and contact details using your Centrelink online account.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
How to manage your Rent Assistance
There are things you need to tell us if you get Rent Assistance.
When and where to find mobile service centres
Our mobile service centres (MSCs) travel around Australia, stopping to provide services in rural and regional communities.
Certification of location in a country with which Australia has a social security agreement form (AUS172)
Use this form to confirm you are in a country with which Australia has a social security agreement.
Travel outside Australia rules for Rent Assistance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Rent Assistance when you travel outside Australia.