- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Rent and accommodation types for Rent Assistance
The type of accommodation you live in and pay rent or accommodation costs for can affect your eligibility for Rent Assistance.
Employment income reporting if you have other types of income
If you have other types of income you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
- Help for myGov, online accounts and mobile apps
- Centrelink online account help guides
Centrelink online account help - Apply for an advance payment
Instructions to apply for an advance payment using your Centrelink online account.
Cancelling your payment online
You may be able to cancel your own payment online. This means you don’t need to visit a service centre or call us.
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.
- Asset types
- Private trusts and companies
Trust reviews
How we check that you correctly report the income you receive from a trust.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Payment special rules for Rent Assistance eligibility
If you’re 25 or younger, you may need to meet special rules to get Rent Assistance with an eligible payment.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
- Rent Assistance
- Who can get it
Proof of rent or accommodation arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting or paying an eligible accommodation cost when you claim an eligible payment, we may ask for proof.
Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment
How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.