Payments
Payment rates
This page has information about how much Rent Assistance you can get. These payment rates are effective from 1 July 2010.
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Rent Assistance rates if you do not have dependent children
| Family situation | Maximum payment per fortnight | No payment if your fortnightly rent is less than | Maximum payment if your fortnightly rent is more than |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, no children | $113.40 | $100.80 | $252.00 |
| Single, no children, sharer | $75.60 | $100.80 | $201.60 |
| Couple, no children | $107.00 | $164.40 | $307.07 |
| One of a couple who are separated due to illness, no children* | $113.40 | $100.80 | $252.00 |
| One of a couple who are temporarily separated, no children | $107.00 | $100.80 | $243.47 |
* Includes respite care and partner in prison.
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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.
| Family situation | Maximum payment per fortnight | No payment if your fortnightly rent is less than | Maximum payment if your fortnightly rent is more than |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 1 or 2 children | $133.28 | $132.86 | $310.57 |
| Single, 3 or more children | $150.64 | $132.86 | $333.71 |
| Couple, 1 or 2 children | $133.28 | $196.56 | $374.27 |
| Couple, 3 or more children | $150.64 | $196.56 | $397.41 |
Special rules apply if you are a single sharer, pay board and lodging or live in a retirement village.
Payment adjustments
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.
More information
- Adjusting maximum payment rates
- Rent Assistance reviews
- What you need to tell us
- Rent Assistance section
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