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Payment rates for Rent Assistance
The following tables show how much Rent Assistance you can get. These payment rates are updated on 20 March and 20 September each year.
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, with no children | $123.00 | $109.20 | $273.20 |
| Single, with no children, sharer | $82.00 | $109.20 | $218.53 |
| Couple, with no children | $115.60 | $177.60 | $331.73 |
| One of a couple who are separated due to illness, with no children | $123.00 | $109.20 | $273.20 |
| One of a couple who are temporarily separated, with no children | $115.60 | $109.20 | $263.33 |
Note: Separated couple 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.
| 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, one or two children | $144.06 | $143.64 | $335.72 |
| Single, three or more children | $162.96 | $143.64 | $360.92 |
| Couple, one or two children | $144.06 | $212.66 | $404.74 |
| Couple, three or more children | $162.96 | $212.66 | $429.94 |
Special rules apply if you are a single sharer, pay board and lodging, or live in a retirement village.