How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
Proof of rent arrangements for Rent Assistance
If you tell us you’re renting when you claim a payment, we may ask for proof. We use this to check if you can get Rent Assistance.
Review of your details when you get Rent Assistance
We may review your rent details to check they're up to date.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
Travel outside Australia rules for Rent Assistance
The travel rules for your main payment affect your Rent Assistance when you travel outside Australia.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
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.
Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance
Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Business structures
Your business structure may affect your and your partner’s payments from us.