Rent Assistance is a regular extra payment that may help some Centrelink recipients with private rent or certain other housing costs. It is generally assessed when you claim an eligible payment, such as JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance or the Age Pension, so you usually do not make a separate claim. Services Australia considers your payment, rent, household circumstances and the amount you pay, and eligibility is not guaranteed. Keep your lease or rent details up to date in your Centrelink account and check the current rules at servicesaustralia.gov.au.