Housing assistance and allowances Defence offers housing assistance and allowances for members and their families. Find out what you can get. Flexible housing trial You can apply to live further away from where you work under the flexible housing trial. Rent allowance Rent allowance helps cover costs when renting in the private market. Temporary accommodation allowance You can get an allowance to cover costs if you need temporary accommodation when you're moving homes. Buying or selling a home Defence offers financial assistance to help members buy and sell a home.