Commerce Minister Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Rent relief extension to deliver more cost-of-living support
Key points:
- Successful WA Rent Relief Program extended a further six months
- More than $11 million in rent relief provided to WA tenants facing financial hardship
- Thousands of households avoid eviction, including many single-parent homes
To qualify for the WA Rent Relief Program, private tenants must be behind in rent, struggling to meet daily expenses and have less than $3,000 in the bank.
Further information including frequently asked questions about the program can be found on the WA Rent Relief Program webpage.