Rental properties are prioritised based on applicant category and need. The categories below define veteran and veteran family eligibility for RAAFVRT housing.
Veteran & Veteran Family Categories
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Eligible persons as defined in the RAAFVRT Act (broadly, RAAF, and RAAF Nursing Service members, a surviving spouse / de facto partner, and in certain circumstances a surviving parent of said veteran) as well as former WRAAF members. |
| B | Child of an eligible person (Category A) in necessitous circumstances. |
| C | Former members of the Army and Navy (or surviving spouse) in necessitous circumstances. |
| D | From 1 July 2026. Former members of allied foreign Services (or surviving spouse), in necessitous circumstances. Prior to 1 July 2026. Former members of allied foreign Services (or surviving spouse) or child of Army, Navy and allied foreign Services, in necessitous circumstances. |
Rental Rates by Category
Category A
RAAF Veterans & families
23% of household income
+ 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement
Categories B & C
Children of Cat. A / Army & Navy
27% of household income
+ 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement
Category D
Allied foreign Services
30% of household income
+ 100% of Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement
Tenancy Terms
- Residents enter a Trust Licence (rental agreement) for a specified duration depending on their circumstances.
- Rent charges (inclusive of Commonwealth Rent Assistance entitlement) are capped at 75% of market rent while residents meet Category A–D eligibility requirements.
- Residents are responsible for utility expenses (electricity, water, and gas) if their unit is individually metered, and are encouraged to seek any eligible concessions with their utility service provider.
- For units not individually metered, a subsidised proportion of actual utility costs is charged to tenants.