You may qualify for Commonwealth Rent Assistance if you receive an eligible Centrelink payment or ABSTUDY Living Allowance, pay rent for your principal home and meet the relevant rent and accommodation rules. It is generally assessed with your payment rather than claimed as a separate payment, so make sure Services Australia has your current rent and household details. Eligibility and the amount depend on your payment, rent, relationship status, children and housing arrangements. Check the details at servicesaustralia.gov.au or contact Services Australia for an assessment based on your circumstances.