QLD : Covid-19 Rental Grant

The Queensland Government has made funding available for Queenslanders who have lost their job as a result of Covid-19.

Covid-19 Rental Grant - what is it?

A one off payment of up to 4 weeks rent, to a maximum of $2,000, for Queenslanders who have lost their job, and do not have access to other financial assistance.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• live in Queensland

• have/or will shortly have a bond registered with Residential Tenancies Authority

• are an Australian Citizen, permanent resident, a temporary or permanent protection visa or a bridging visa

• have less than $10,000 in cash and savings

• can provide evidence of attempts to negotiate a payment plan with lessor (incl. letter/email from lessor outlining why a payment plan cannot be agreed upon)

• have lost your job and have applied to Centrelink for income support

• you are waiting for you application with Centrelink to be approved

How to apply

Complete an application found here: https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/renting/rent-assistance/bond-loan/covid19-rental-grant

Applications close 5pm 27th April 2020

Note: only tenants can apply (agents, lessors and landlords can not apply on a tenant's behalf)

Contact the Residential Tenancies Authority for more information : 1800 497 161