Rent in public housing
Every person living in public housing must pay rent.
There are two types of rent, 'market rent' and 'rebated rent'. The rent you are required to pay is calculated using your total household income. This calculation ensures that you never pay more than 25 per cent of your household income on rent.
Household rents are set twice a year and are fixed for up to 26 weeks even if your household income goes up. If your income goes down during this time, you can apply to reduce your rental payments. However if your income changes, you should always contact your local housing office immediately.
Your rent is reviewed twice a year and whenever you report a change in your household details (i.e. household composition, income or assets). Each review may change the amount of rent you need to pay. If this happens you will be notified in writing.
If you have any problems paying your rent, you should contact your local housing office immediately.
- Public housing - fixed rent
Public housing rent is fixed for up to 26 weeks between February and August.
- Types of rent - public housing
Market rent and rebated rent are the two types of rent public housing tenants can pay. Tenents can also apply for rebated rent.
- Public housing - how rent is calculated
How public housing rent is calculated.
- Changes to income while living in public housing
Information for tenants receiving Centrelink income regarding Income Confirmation.
- Paying your rent
You need to pay your rent weekly and at least one week in advance. You can pay your rent in one of three ways, this page details how.
- Public housing - difficulty paying rent
There is help available if you are having trouble paying your rent for your public housing property.
