Renters in financial crisis could get up to $2500 to cover rent, and $250 for other household expenses under new funding in the next ACT budget.
The ACT government has backflipped on a rental relief fund that was axed in the 2025-26 budget and will now provide an additional crisis support payment of $250 for renters in crisis to cover things like utilities, insurance, and basic furnishings.
On Tuesday, May 26, Treasurer Chris Steel said the smaller $250 payment would be distributed to people spending more than 60 per cent of their income on rent, as well as people on Housing ACT's waiting lists.
