Rent Assistance is an extra payment from Services Australia, so you do not pay a fee to apply for it or receive it. The amount you may receive depends on your Centrelink payment, rent, family circumstances and other eligibility rules, and is subject to government rates and assessment. It is generally paid with your eligible payment, but an overpayment may need to be repaid if your circumstances change or information was incorrect. Check your eligibility and current rates at servicesaustralia.gov.au.