Services Australia
Rent Assistance
An extra fortnightly amount for people who pay private rent and get an eligible payment.
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Up to $223.80 a fortnight
Up to $223.80 a fortnight for a single person with no children, reached once rent is $456.20 a fortnight or more. Rates from 20 September 2026.
The numbers
| Maximum rate, single, no children | $223.80 a fortnight |
|---|---|
| Rent needed for the maximum rate | $456.20 a fortnight |
Conditions and catches
- We have not confirmed the student-specific rules yet, such as which Youth Allowance recipients qualify, so they are not stated here.
- Rates are indexed each March and September.