Commonwealth Rent Assistance may be available if you receive an eligible Centrelink payment and pay rent for suitable private or community housing. Services Australia considers your payment, rent, relationship status, children and other circumstances, so the amount and eligibility can vary. You generally do not make a separate claim if Centrelink already has your current rent details, but you should update them through myGov or contact Services Australia when your rent or address changes. People in public housing are generally not eligible; check servicesaustralia.gov.au for the current rules.