Bond Loan and Rental Grants	
	Queensland Disaster Response	
	
Bond Loans and Rental Grants can help if you are seeking private rental accommodation as a result of a natural disaster in Queensland. You may be eligible for private rental assistance through the Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy. 
What is a Bond Loan?
A Bond Loan is an interest free loan for people who cannot afford to pay a full rental bond to move into private rental accommodation.
What is a Rental Grant?
A Rental Grant can help you meet the costs associated with moving into private rental accommodation.    A Rental Grant is equivalent to two weeks’ rent and is paid directly to the lessor/landlord. 
You can apply for a Rental Grant to move into private rental housing if you are experiencing a housing problem; are exiting a hospital or health facility, correctional facility, other approved centre or Child Protection Service; are experiencing domestic and/or family violence; or are homeless or at risk of homelessness. 
The Rental Grant does not need to be repaid.	
Am I eligible?
Many of the usual eligibility criteria may not apply to people affected by the recent disaster event however an assessment will be conducted to:
•	consider your present financial circumstances, and
•	ensure you have the capacity to sustain the tenancy for the time you need it.
How do I apply or find out more information?
Application forms are available from your local Housing Service Centre or online at https://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/blarga/
For applicants under the age of 18, please contact 13 QGOV (13 74 68) for more information.
If your property is uninhabitable because of a natural disaster, please provide evidence.
What do I need to supply with my application?
You will need to provide:
•	proof of income for each applicant
•	at least two forms of identification for each applicant (appropriate forms of identification are listed at section 4 on the Application for Private Rental Assistance or online)
•	proof of Australian residency status for each applicant, and
•	proof of current address for each applicant.
How to apply
Apply online or find out more information at: https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/renting/rent-assistance/bond-loan/bond-loan-rental-grant-guide.  Alternatively, help is available through a Recovery Centre or from any Housing Service Centre.