Your rent is calculated based on your household's gross assessable income plus your entitlement to Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA).
The assessment rates for each type of income are set by the NSW Government and vary for different household members.
100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement is included in rent assessments.
The table below outlines how your rent is calculated.
Income | Assessment Rate |
Hume customer and live-in partner irrespective of their age | 25% |
Other household member aged 21 and over | 25% |
Other household member aged 18 to 20 (inclusive) | 15% |
Other household member aged under 18 | Nil |
Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B | 15% |
Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement | 100% |