How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Rent types for Rent Assistance
Rent is an amount you pay to live in accommodation someone else owns. There are different types of rent that apply if you get Rent Assistance.
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.
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.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Special education need conditions for Assistance for Isolated Children
You may be eligible if your child can’t go to the local government school because your child needs to study from home or attend a different school.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
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.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.