Queensland Tenancy Support

The Queensland Government offers various programs to make housing more accessible.

Bond Loans

Tenants can apply for Bond Loans through the Department of Housing and Public Works.

A Bond Loan is an interest-free loan of up to a maximum of four weeks rent for eligible people who cannot afford to pay a full rental bond. It must be repaid.

More information on the scheme and eligibility can be found on the Queensland Government website.

Rental Grants

A rental grant is a one-off grant of two weeks rent to help meet some of the costs of moving into rental accommodation.

A rental grant helps people experiencing a housing crisis. It does not have to be repaid.

More information on Rental Grants is available on the Queensland Government website.

RentConnect

The RentConnect Advisory Service provides practical advice and information on how to find and apply for a suitable property. The service also helps people complete a rental application and links them to local real estate agents and community services.

More information on RentConnect is available on the Queensland Government website.

Helping Hand Headlease

The Helping Hand Headlease program supports people who can afford to rent in the private rental market but are having trouble accessing it.

Through the program, the government leases private rental properties and sub-lets them to eligible tenants. At the end of the leases, if all parties agree, the government can work with managing real estate agencies to transfer the leases to tenants.

More information on the program can be found on the Queensland Government website.