The Queensland Government provides a rental grant to Queensland residents who have lost their jobs due to Covid-19 and have no access to other financial assistance.
Queensland Government COVID-19 Stimulus Measure
The grant is a one-off payment of up to 4 weeks’ rent (a maximum of $2000) paid directly to the tenant’s lessor. The tenant must provide evidence that the lessor has declined all attempts for the tenant to make a payment arrangement.
Eligibility For Stimulus
To be eligible to receive the grant, a person must:
- be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, holds a temporary or permanent protection visa, or holds a bridging visa;
- live in Queensland;
- have or will shortly have a bond registered with the Residential Tenants Authority;
- have less than $10,000 in cash or savings;
- provide evidence of attempts to negotiate a payment plan with their lessor;
- have lost their job and applied to Centrelink for income support; and
- are waiting for their Centrelink application to be approved.
If you believe you are eligible, you will need to complete a Covid-19 Rental Grant application form via the Queensland Government website. See link below: