Apply for bond and rent

Step 3 of 7 in Help with bond and rent

The application can't be saved once you begin.

Household type * Select your household type.

Number of dependants * Please select number of dependants.

Declaration * Please accept the declaration to proceed.

What you'll need

You'll need to prove your income and identity for both you and your partner.

Initial approval can be given without this proof but the landlord will only receive the bond and rent in advance once you have provided:

  • proof of income
  • proof of identity

Types of proof accepted – SA Housing Trust

Other ways to apply

Print and return the application form to an SA Housing Trust office or post it to:

GPO Box 1669
Adelaide SA 5001

The form must be signed and all of your documents attached. The SA Housing Trust will advise you of the next steps if you apply in person.

Application for private rental assistance

What happens next

The SA Housing Trust will notify you and advise you of the maximum amount of help that has been approved.

To learn what happens once assistance has been approved and what you need to do, read from Step 4 of Help paying bond and rent.


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Page last updated 22 June 2026

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