Rent Assistance
A regular extra payment if you pay rent and get certain payments from Centrelink.Phone
132 717
How do I use it?
You can get Rent Assistance if you get a payment from Centrelink, more than the base rate of Family Tax benefit and pay rent. Other eligibility criteria apply. You don’t need to submit a claim for Rent Assistance. Centrelink check if you're eligible when you claim another payment or move.
Location
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- QLD
- SA
- TAS
- WA
- VIC
Type
Government - Australian
Operated by
Department of Human Services - Centrelink
Cost
Not applicable