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title: "Housing Crisis Support Fund, Australian Capital Territory · unclaimd"
description: "One-off help for low-income private renters in the ACT who are struggling to pay rent. Up to 4 weeks’ rent, to a maximum of $2,500. Check the conditions and apply on act.gov.au."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/act-housing-crisis-support-fund/"
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# Housing Crisis Support Fund

One-off help for low-income private renters in the ACT who are struggling to pay rent.

- Support available: Up to 4 weeks’ rent, to a maximum of $2,500
- Type of support: One-off payment

[Visit official site](https://www.act.gov.au/housing-planning-and-property/help/housing-crisis-support-fund)

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## What you need to check

This is for people on low incomes who rent from a private landlord or real estate agent in the ACT and find it hard to pay rent. It is for people at risk of losing their home, or who need short-term help to stay housed. You may get a one-off grant of up to four weeks’ rent, up to $2,500. There is also a $250 crisis payment for essential household costs. Care Inc. runs the fund for the ACT Government. Check the rules and apply on the Care Inc. page linked from the ACT Government page.

This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.

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## About this source

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## How to apply

Read the full rules and apply through the official government website.

[Visit official site](https://www.act.gov.au/housing-planning-and-property/help/housing-crisis-support-fund)

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