Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you get certain payments, there are special rules for Rent Assistance.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Newly arrived resident's waiting period
If you’ve recently arrived as a resident in Australia, you may have to wait to get payments or concession cards.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.