How Farm Household Case Officers can help
A Farm Household Case Officer will contact you when you start to get Farm Household Allowance. They’ll guide and support you while you’re on this payment.
Report your income for Farm Household Allowance
Both farm and non-farm income can affect your payment.
Time limits for Farm Household Allowance
You can only get Farm Household Allowance (FHA) for a set period.
Farm Household Allowance Reviews
We review your Farm Household Allowance to make sure you’re still eligible, and check that we’ve paid you the right amount.
Residence rules for Farm Household Allowance
To be eligible for Farm Household Allowance you must meet the residence rules.
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When can you start to get Farm Household Allowance
You may have to wait a period of time to get Farm Household Allowance (FHA).
Change of circumstances when you get Farm Household Allowance
You need to report any changes to your circumstances when you get Farm Household Allowance.
Help in your language
We can help you with translated information or you can talk to a service officer who speaks your language.
Financial Improvement Agreement for Farm Household Allowance
If you get Farm Household Allowance, you need to enter into a Financial Improvement Agreement.