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Loans and grants

Bond Loans

A Bond Loan is an interest free loan for people who cannot afford to pay a full rental bond to move into private rental accommodation.

Rental Grants

A Rental Grant is a once-only grant of two weeks rent to help meet some of the costs associated with moving into private rental accommodation.

Home loans

The Department offers targeted loan schemes to help eligible people buy their own home.

Mortgage Relief loans

Front of a home

A Mortgage Relief loan provides short-term assistance to people experiencing difficulties with their home loan repayments as a result of an unforeseen change in their circumstances.

Home modification assistance

The department has a number of programs to help eligible people make necessary modifications to their homes that will assist older people and people with a disability.

Community funding programs

Inside of a unit complex

The department works in partnership with not-for-profit organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councils and local governments to provide community-based solutions to local housing need.

Last updated 04 March 2008