Farm Household Allowance

A payment for farming families in financial hardship.

To get this you must:

  • be a farmer or partner of a farmer
  • meet the income and assets test limits
  • meet mutual obligation requirements.

A farmer must:

  • contribute significant labour and capital to a farm
  • 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.

See how Farm Household Allowance (FHA) can help you.

Page last updated: 1 July 2024.
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