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This section details qualification (1.1.Q.10) and payability issues for RA.
RA is targeted at those most in need and paying higher rents in the private rental market. To begin receiving RA, a person needs to pay a minimum amount of rent, called the rent threshold. RA is then paid at the rate of 75 cents for each dollar above the rent threshold up to a maximum rate. Rent thresholds and maximum rates vary according to the family circumstances of recipients, but are uniform across all states and territories. RA rent thresholds and maximum rates are indexed every March and September to ensure that RA continues to be targeted effectively.
Information relating to current and historical rates of RA may be found at 5.1.7.10 RA - Current Rates and 5.2.6.10 RA Rates - June 1990 to Present Date.
Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.7.10 Rent Assistance (RA) - Description
This section contains the following topics:
3.8.1.40 Notification, Verification & Recipient Obligations for RA
3.8.1.50 Continuation, Variation or Termination of RA
3.8.1.55 Date of Effect & Arrears of RA
3.8.1.60 Payments that may be Treated as Rent
3.8.1.70 Board & Lodging for RA
3.8.1.90 Temporary Accommodation & RA
3.8.1.100 Ineligible Homeowners & RA
3.8.1.102 Special RA Rules for People in Accommodation for Older People (Life Interest Rules)
3.8.1.104 Special RA Rules for Young Single People
3.8.1.106 Special RA Rules for Couples & Families with Children
3.8.1.108 Assessing RA Payable
3.8.1.110 Sharers Provisions for RA
3.8.1.120 Examples of Assessment - RA Sharers Provisions
3.8.1.130 Number not currently in use
3.8.1.140 Savings Provisions for RA
3.8.1.150 Phasing Out RA Savings Provisions
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Last reviewed: 11 August 2011
