WA Rent Relief Program

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The WA Rent Relief Program is an initiative that aims to keep Western Australians with private tenancies in their homes.

The WA Rent Relief Program offers a single payment of up to $5,000 per household, supporting private tenants to continue their tenancy by:

  • Clearing rental arrears.
  • In some circumstances, providing a 50% contribution to future rent costs for up to three months.
  • Paying rent relief directly to the landlord or property manager - if agreement is made to continue the tenancy.
  • Facilitating access to financial, social and advocacy supports.

WA Rent Relief is a partnership between Anglicare WA and St Vincent De Pauls.  

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Details

Statewide Access
  • Who is this service for: Private Tenant's in WA experiencing financial hardship who are in rent arrears and at risk of eviction.
  • Costs: This is a free service.
  • Waitlist: Wait times can vary depending on the service and demand. Anglicare WA aims to provide support as quickly as possible.

For urgent financial assistance

Please contact the National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. 

In case of an emergency, call 000 or Suicide Call Back service on 1300 659 467.

More Information

  • Support can be provided face to face or over the phone, offering a convenient way to access help.

Rent Relief
Program WA Rent Relief program offers a single payment of up to $5,000 per household, supporting private tenants to continue their tenancy by clearing rental arrears and in some circumstances, providing a 50% contribution to future rent costs for up to three months.
Financial Counselling and Private Tenancy Support
Applications are completed by Housing Case Managers and Financial Counsellors to help individuals and families. This can include negotiating with landlords and facilitating access to financial, social and advocacy supports.

Eligibility Criteria for Rent Relief

To apply, you must meet all criteria below (with evidence):

  1. You must live in Western Australia.

  2. You Privately rent on one the following formal agreements:

    • Residential Tenancy Agreement (Form 1AA)
    • Standard form on-site home agreement
    • Standard form site-only long-stay agreement
  3. Your household is experiencing rental stress – your rent is higher than 30% of your gross household income and you have less than $3,000 in the bank.
  4. Your household is in rental arrears and risks eviction.
  5. Your household has not previously received a Rent Relief Program grant from any partner.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible call

Emergency Relief Food Access Service 1800 979 777
between 9.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday
and select Option 3 to speak to
the Rent Relief Triage Team.

WA rent relief partnerships

WA Rent Relief is a partnership between Anglicare WA and St Vincent De Pauls

Proudly supported by Centrecare and RUAH, and Funded by Government of Western Australia
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We acknowledge Aboriginal Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands that our services are based on and pay our respects to Elders of these lands both past and present. Anglicare WA delivers services across many Countries in WA, from Balanggarra Country in the North to Minang Noongar Country in the South. In particular, we wish to acknowledge the Custodians of the lands where our offices operate. We would like to thank the Noongar, Miriuwung Gajerrong, Tjurabalan, Yawuru, Nyikina, Ngarluma, Kariyarra, Nyiyaparli, Martu, and Wangkatja peoples for their wisdom and generosity.

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