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15 April 2020

If you are experiencing rental hardship due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), you may be eligible for assistance.

The Victorian Government has recently announced rent relief grants for Victorians experiencing rental hardship as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

The package provides a one-off grant to help Victorian renters maintain safe, secure and stable accommodation.

For more information, see the Coronavirus (COVID-19) rent relief grant page on this site.