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.
Partner details - if you live in Australia form (MOD P)
Use this form to give us information about your partner if you are claiming or receiving a payment or concession card.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
How to contact the Financial Information Service
We have Financial Information Service (FIS) Officers to help you.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Separation details form (MOD S)
Use this form to let us know you’ve separated from your partner.
Employment income reporting
You must tell us the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
Getting support while you retrain
Find out about our payments and loans that may help you when you’re retraining or studying.