You may be able to get your rent allowance approved faster if you meet the criteria for the Early Eligibility for Rent Allowance Trial. Set up a DHA account Apply for rent allowance Early Eligibility for Rent Allowance Trial Apply for advances Sign your lease You must repay all advances to Defence. Submit your documents How you get paid rent allowance Rent allowance payments may attract fringe benefits and affect your tax. Is this page useful? Yes No If you have a question about your pay and conditions, please call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. We'll consider your feedback for future updates to the site. If you have a question about your pay and conditions, please call 1800 333 362 or visit our contacts page. We'll consider your feedback for future updates to the site. Feedback Email Leave this field blank Close Print this page