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.
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.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Homelessness
Find help if you’re homeless, sleeping rough or couch surfing.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
How much Crisis Payment for Release from Prison or Psychiatric Confinement you can get
You can get a Crisis Payment for release from prison or psychiatric confinement each time you’re released.
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.
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.