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I need help getting into private rental

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Our Private Rental Assistance Program (PRAP) provides people who are experiencing or almost homeless with financial and practical support to get and keep a private rental home.

How can PRAP help me?

PRAP can provide two kinds of help:

Help

    • with getting started, like rent in advance
    • with rent you owe
    • with some costs of setting up and living in a home

Help

    • finding a private rental
    • you apply for a rental
    • Help to fix your rental history
    • with information and support

Who can get help?

If you are having trouble finding a rental property, are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or need more suitable long-term housing you can get help if you are:

  • receiving income support payments
  • have no income
  • staying in a caravan park or boarding house
  • victim survivors of family violence
  • You will need to live in our area, in the Ovens Murray and Goulburn region. If you don’t live locally we can help you find support where you live.

How do I get help?

You will need to live in our area, in the Ovens Murray and Goulburn region. If you don’t live locally we can help you find support where you live.

Contact your nearest office

Or fill out the form.

Request PRAP Help

Use this form to send an email to our team. Please make sure to tell us where you are located.