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How to get rent allowance

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.


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