Farm Household Allowance

A payment for farming families in financial hardship.

To get this you must:

  • be an Australian resident and living in Australia
  • be a farmer or partner of a farmer
  • meet the income and asset test limits
  • meet mutual obligation requirements.

A farmer must:

  • contribute significant labour and capital to a farm enterprise
  • have rights over or interest in land in Australia that they use for the purpose of a farm enterprise
  • have a farm enterprise that has significant commercial purpose or character.

Read the full conditions under who can get it.

Find out how Farm Household Allowance (FHA) can help you.

Page last updated: 18 March 2025.
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