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title: "Rentstart Bond Loan, New South Wales · unclaimd"
description: "An interest-free loan to pay the bond on a private rental home if you are on a low income. Interest-free loan for up to 100% of your rental bond. Check the conditions and apply on service.nsw.gov.au."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-rentstart-bond-loan/"
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# Rentstart Bond Loan

An interest-free loan to pay the bond on a private rental home if you are on a low income.

- Support available: Interest-free loan for up to 100% of your rental bond
- Type of support: Loan

[Visit official site](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-rentstart-bond-loan)

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## What you need to check

A bond is the money you pay before moving in, kept in case of damage or unpaid rent. You pay the loan back every 2 weeks over 12 or 18 months. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in NSW, and 18 or over. You must be able to get social housing (low income and assets) and have less than $5,000 in cash. You usually cannot own property. The rent must be no more than half your household’s income before tax. The income rule does not apply if you are escaping domestic or family violence.

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## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

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## How to apply

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

[Visit official site](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-rentstart-bond-loan)

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