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Rent relief scheme
Canberra tenants who struggled to pay their rent during the ACT's lockdown will be able to access money through a new government scheme designed to support people through the summer holiday period.
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury said renters who had been financially hit by the COVID-19 lockdown and had experienced severe rental stress would be able to access a one-off grant.
These one-off-grants are being administered and distributed by Care and are up to $1000. These grants are for tenants and occupants residing in a private rental or community housing and currently experiencing financial stress. Detailed eligibility criteria for this scheme can be found in the 'rent relief scheme eligibility criteria' fact sheet available below.
Want to find out more?
The rent relief scheme application form and eligibility fact sheet are available to view and download. They contain important information, including a guide to assist you to gather necessary documents when you apply. Note that completing one of these forms is in no way a guarantee that the your application will be approved.
Rent relief scheme application form
Rent relief scheme eligibility criteria
