Understanding the Increase in Government Rental Assistance

On 20 March 2025 the Federal Government announced the increase in Rental Assistance to align with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Read on below to understand what the changes could mean for you.

What is Government Rental Assistance?
Rental Assistance subsidies may be available through Centrelink to individuals who require financial assistance to support renting in the private market.

Financial Benefit of living in a Land Lease Community
Rental Assistance is designed to contribute to the expense of rent on your principal home and may apply to people living in caravans, boats, mobile, or manufactured homes. All cases may vary in terms of eligibility.

Whilst living in a Hometown Australia Community home you may be eligible for Rental Assistance which will subsidise the site rental you pay to live in the community. Whilst the site rent will vary by community the subsidy is determined by two factors: the rent you pay and the individuals’ eligibility with Centrelink.

What are the updated weekly rental subsidy benefits?

*Please Note: The above is a guide only. Hometown Australia strongly recommends residents make their own enquiries as each individuals circumstances and eligibility are different.

Where can I find more information about Rental Assistance?
Rental Assistance subsidies may be available through Centrelink to individuals who require financial assistance due to low income and rent in the private market. Please visit centrelink.com.au for further information.