Get housing help and crisis support - ACT Government

Find housing and crisis support if you’re experiencing homelessness, facing eviction, or need emergency accommodation or financial help.

Help if you're experiencing homelessness Get help to find a place to stay, free meals, showers, clothing and blankets and healthcare for you and your pets.

Emergency housing

Crisis accommodation Find short-term, safe housing when you suddenly have nowhere to stay.

Eviction support Find tenancy advice and free legal services if you're worried about losing your home.

Pet emergency boarding Apply for safe, free temporary accommodation from the RSPCA.

Financial support

Crisis payment A one-off payment if you’re in severe financial hardship after family violence, leaving home or another crisis.

Help to find payments Check Services Australia to see what payments you can get.

Bond loan Get an interest-free loan to pay a bond for a private rental property.

Family and domestic violence

Safer Families payment A payment to help with housing, household costs or children’s needs if you’ve experienced domestic or family violence.

Domestic and family violence support services Help to find somewhere to stay or support to stay safe in your home.

Ending a tenancy because of domestic or family violence Find out how you to end your tenancy and not pay a break-lease fee.