A Bond Loan is an interest-free loan to cover your rental bond when moving into a rental home. The loan is up to a maximum of 4 weeks rent and must be repaid.
A Bond Loan Plus is an interest-free loan for the rental bond plus an amount equal to 2 weeks rent up to a maximum of 6 weeks rent for the rental home. The rental bond of up to 4 weeks rent is paid to the Residential Tenancy Authority. The 2 weeks rent is paid directly to the lessor/agent after the tenancy starts. This loan must be repaid.
A Bridging Bond Loan is an interest-free loan up to a maximum of 4 weeks rent and must be repaid. A Bridging Bond Loan helps households afford the upfront cost of a new bond, pending release of their current bond held by the Residential Tenancies Authority.
A Rental Grant is a one-off grant of 2 weeks rent to help people in housing crisis to move into a rental home. A rental grant is paid directly to the lessor/agent after the tenancy starts.
You may be eligible for a Bond Loan, a Bridging Bond Loan, a Rental Grant or a combination of these, depending on your situation and needs. There are different rules for Bond Loans, Bond Loan Plus, Bridging Bond Loans and Rental Grants.
Choose from the options below that best suits your needs.
You can also download and complete a hard copy application form:
For more than 2 applicants, you will need to download and complete the Additional applicants form (PDF, 1,296KB) .