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
- removal costs of
- storage costs for people escaping family violence
You can apply for PRA with Housing Connect.
You will need to provide information to Housing Connect so see if you are eligible including provide information that shows that you:
- live in Tasmania, not another state or territory
- 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
If you don't have anywhere to sleep tonight, call Housing Connect on 1800 800 588, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
If you are at risk of homelessness or in need of housing assistance, you can call Housing Connect or visit one of their offices Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Find out where you can find your closest Housing Connect office.