Financial assistance may be available if you need help finding or keeping a private rental.
Private Rental Assistance (PRA) can provide one-off financial assistance to eligible people on low incomes by helping pay for:
- bond
- rent in advance
- rent arrears
- removal costs or
- storage costs for people escaping family violence.
You can apply for PRA with Housing Connect.
You will need to provide information to Housing Connect to see if you are eligible, including information that shows that you:
- live in Tasmania
- are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- are 16 years or older
- are a low-income earner who is eligible to keep a Commonwealth Health Care Card
- do not have assets that could be used to meet your housing needs.
Read more information on Private Rental Assistance.
Contact Housing Connect
Housing Connect offices are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Find out where you can find your closest Housing Connect office.
You can call Housing Connect on 1800 800 588.