Most useful information for housing

1. Granny flat interest
2. How we assess granny flat interests

Examples of granny flat interests

We’ve put together some common examples to help you understand how we assess granny flats. These examples don't cover every situation.

1. Income
2. Income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

Special types of income specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians

If you’re Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both and you or your partner get special types of income, you need to let us know so you don’t get a debt.

1. Top payments
2. Special Benefit

How much Special Benefit you can get

The amount of Special Benefit you can get depends on your circumstances.

1. Top payments
2. Tertiary Access Payment

What you need to do after you claim Tertiary Access Payment

You may need to confirm your study details, update your address details and tell us when your circumstances change.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) - Current Tax Year Assessment form (SY042)

Use this form to tell us of a substantial decrease or increase in your parental income when claiming the Additional Boarding Allowance.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Status Resolution Support Services Payment - authorising a person or organisation to enquire on your behalf form (SU698)

Use this form to arrange for another person or organisation to enquire with us on your behalf about your Status Resolution Support Services payment.

1. Top payments
2. Fares Allowance

What we pay Fares Allowance for

If you’re eligible, you can get Fares Allowance for the following situations.

1. Top payments
2. Fares Allowance

When to claim Fares Allowance

You can get Fares Allowance after your journey or we can pre-book your travel for you.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Deduction Scheme

How the Rent Deduction Scheme works

First you’ll need to authorise your rent deduction with your housing authority.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Deduction Scheme

How to apply for the Rent Deduction Scheme

You need to apply for the Rent Deduction Scheme through your housing authority.