Most useful information for housing

Employment income reporting if you’re employed

If you work for an employer, you must tell us the gross income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

1. Top payments
2. Rent Assistance

What you need to do for Rent Assistance

You have a responsibility to tell us about changes to your rent or accommodation details if you get Rent Assistance.

1. Housing
2. Moving house

Changing your address if you’re moving house

Learn about what you need to tell us when you move house and how it can affect your payments.

1. Housing
2. Moving house

Accommodation and renting

Find out what help you can get from us when you’re renting.

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you’re employed

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.

1. Rent Assistance
2. Who can get it

Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility

If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.

1. If you’re employed
2. When to report

Reminders to report income to Centrelink

If you have to report your income each fortnight, we’ll send you an SMS reminder on the day your report is due.

1. Employment income reporting
2. If you have other types of income

Employment income reporting if you’re self employed

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.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Real estate details form (MOD R)

Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.

1. Housing
2. Most useful information

Income and assets form (MOD IA)

Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to provide information about your income and assets.