Guide to Bond Loans and Rental Grants

Bond Loan and Rental Grant online application closure

Bond Loan and Rental Grant online application forms will not be assessed between 4.30pm Thursday 1 April 2021 to 8.30am Tuesday 6 April 2021.

Online applications submitted during this time will be assessed from Tuesday 6 April 2021.

For urgent requests, please contact 13QGOV (13 74 68).

A Bond Loan is an interest-free and fee-free loan to cover the rental bond when you move into private rental accommodation.

The loan amount is a maximum of 4 weeks rent and must be repaid.

Bond loans are available to eligible people only. Check your eligibility.

Bond Loan Plus is an interest-free and fee-free loan to cover the rental bond plus an amount equal to 2 weeks rent for the property you want to rent.

The loan amount is a maximum of 6 weeks rent and must be repaid.

To find out more, talk to your local Housing Service Centre.

A Rental Grant is a one-off grant of 2 weeks rent for people in a housing crisis. It helps pay for the cost of moving into private rental accommodation.

Rental Grants are available to eligible people only. Check your eligibility.

More information

For more information on applying for a Bond Loan:

phone Housing Services on 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
email ICCHousingEnquiries@smartservice.qld.gov.au
contact your nearest Housing Service Centre.

Other rental assistance

Check if you’re eligible for rental assistance from Centrelink.