Community or disability housing rent type for Rent Assistance
Eligibility for Rent Assistance when you pay rent to live in a community or disability housing group.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
Change of circumstances when you get Rent Assistance
We need to know about changes that could affect or stop your Rent Assistance.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
How to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers
Complete the following steps to claim Youth Allowance for job seekers. Before you start, check if you can get it.
Business details form (MOD F)
Use this form to let us know about you or your partner's involvement in a business.
Work Bonus if you don’t work
If you don’t work you still accrue a bonus.
Income and assets form (SA369)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.