Payment rates for Rent Assistance
On this page you will find information about how much Rent Assistance you can get.
On this page
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 |
$110.20 |
$98 |
$244.93 |
| single, sharer, no dependent children |
$73.47 |
$98 |
$195.96 |
| a couple with no dependent children |
$103.80 |
$159.60 |
$298 |
| one of a couple who are separated due to illness, no dependent children* |
$110.20 |
$98 |
$244.93 |
| a couple who are temporarily separated, no dependent children |
$103.80 |
$98 |
$236.40 |
* Includes respite care and partner in prison.
Rent Assistance rates if you have dependent children
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 one or two children |
$129.36 |
$128.94 |
$301.42 |
| single with three or more children |
$146.30 |
$128.94 |
$324.01 |
| a couple with one or two children |
$129.36 |
$190.82 |
$363.30 |
| a couple with three or more |
$146.30 |
$190.82 |
$385.89 |
Special rules apply if you are a single sharer, pay board and lodgings or live in a retirement village.
Payments adjustments and reviews
From time to time, your Rent Assistance may be reviewed. 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 (CPI).
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