Payment rates

This page has information about how much Rent Assistance you can get.

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Rent Assistance rates if you do not have dependent children

If you are	The maximum amount of Rent Assistance per fortnight is	Rent Assistance is not paid if your fortnightly rent is less than	The maximum amount of Rent Assistance is paid if your fortnightly rent is more than
single with no dependent children	$111.80	$99.40	$248.47
single, sharer, no dependent children	$74.53	$99.40	$198.78
a couple with no dependent children	$105.40	$162	$302.53
one of a couple who are separated due to illness, no dependent children*	$111.80	$99.40	$248.47
a couple who are temporarily separated, no dependent children	$105.40	$99.40	$239.93

* Includes respite care and partner in prison.

If you have dependent children, you will usually get Rent Assistance with Family Tax Benefit Part A.

If you are	The maximum amount of Rent Assistance per fortnight is	Rent Assistance is not paid if your fortnightly rent is less than	The maximum amount of Rent Assistance is paid if your fortnightly rent is more than
single with 1 or 2 children	$131.32	$130.90	$305.99
single with 3 or more children	$148.40	$130.90	$328.77
a couple with 1 or 2 children	$131.32	$193.62	$368.71
a couple with 3 or more children	$148.40	$193.62	$391.49

Special rules apply if you are a single sharer, pay board and lodging or live in a retirement village.

If you are getting Rent Assistance, the amount you receive may be adjusted because:

the amount you pay for your accommodation changes
a family member's or your circumstances change. This may include your income increasing, moving to a new house or separating from your partner
the maximum rate of payment changes. Rent Assistance is usually adjusted twice a year in line with the Consumer Price Index.