Published: 8 September 2026
You don’t need to be renting from a landlord or real estate agent to get Rent Assistance. You may be eligible with different types of accommodation.
You must be getting an eligible Centrelink payment and pay over the minimum amount of eligible accommodation costs.
You don’t need to apply for Rent Assistance.
Don’t miss out on a payment. Keep your accommodation details up to date so we can automatically check if you're eligible.
Find out what types of accommodation may make you eligible for Rent Assistance.
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