Paying Rent
Easy ways to Pay Rent
Staying on Top of Rent
- Remember to pay two weeks ahead, to comply with your Residential Rental agreement.
Keep Ahead: Pay Early
Try these easy ways to pay:
- Centrepay: Make regular deductions from your Centrelink Payment using Centrepay. Here’s a link to set it up.
- Online: Pay safely online here.
- Direct Deposit: Learn how to do it here.
- EFTPOS: Pay by phone or in person at our office.
Your rent is calculated based on whether you are living in social housing or affordable housing.
Social Housing Rent
- Bridge Housing gives rental subsidies to eligible households.
- Rent is based on the NSW Community Housing Rent Policy.
- It’s generally 25% to 30% of household income plus 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance.
Affordable Housing Rent
Ethical landlords offer their property 20% below market rate to assist households on low to medium incomes (eligibility criteria applies).
