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title: "Cost of Living Concession, South Australia · unclaimd"
description: "A yearly payment to help South Australian tenants and home owners on low incomes with living costs. $270.60 for 2026–27. Check the conditions and apply on sa.gov.au."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/sa-cost-of-living/"
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# Cost of Living Concession

A yearly payment to help South Australian tenants and home owners on low incomes with living costs.

- Support available: $270.60 for 2026–27
- Type of support: One-off payment
- Claim deadline: 31 Dec 2026

[Visit official site](https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/concessions/household-concessions/cost-of-living-concessions)

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## What you need to check

It helps with costs like council rates, power and medical bills. You need an eligible concession card from Centrelink or Veterans’ Affairs, an eligible Centrelink payment or a low income. You must live in the home, and tenants need a written rental agreement. The money goes into your bank account between August and December. Apply by 31 December for this financial year. If you got it before and nothing has changed, you do not need to apply again.

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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.sa.gov.au/topics/care-and-support/concessions/household-concessions/cost-of-living-concessions)

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