Canberrans from low-income households experiencing difficulty paying their rent can apply for financial assistance through the Rent Relief Fund.
17 April 2023
Canberrans from low-income households who are finding it difficult to pay their rent can apply for financial assistance from the ACT Government through the Rent Relief Fund.
The Rent Relief Fund will provide targeted, short-term support for low-income households in the ACT’s private rental sector who are experiencing rental stress or severe financial hardship.
Care, a community organisation that assists people on low to moderate incomes or who are experiencing financial difficulty, will administer the fund.
Once approved, applicants can receive a one-off grant for up to four weeks of rent, capped at $2500. The grant is paid directly to the landlord or grantor in the case of occupants.
The fund is open for applications until 30 June 2024.
Information on how to apply for the Rent Relief Fund is available on the Care website: https://www.carefcs.org/
Further information about the fund is available on the Justice and Community Safety website: https://www.justice.act.gov.au/renting-and-occupancy-laws/rent-relief-fund
This is one of the 65+ discounts, rebates and subsidies available to assist Canberrans with cost of living pressures. Check out the savings finder to help find savings relevant to you: www.act.gov.au/assistance
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