$663 Centrelink Farm Household Allowance Sept 2025 – Who Qualifies & How to Claim

Farmers across Australia are keeping a close eye on September 2025, as Centrelink continues its support program through the Farm Household Allowance (FHA). Designed to give struggling farming families a safety net during tough financial times, the allowance provides $663.30 per fortnight for eligible farmers. While this figure isn’t brand new, it reflects Centrelink’s regular indexation adjustments and applies to certain categories of farmers from 20 September 2025 onward.

What Is the Farm Household Allowance?

The FHA is a fortnightly income support payment delivered by Services Australia to farmers and their partners who are facing hardship due to unpredictable farming conditions. These conditions can include:

• Severe weather events (droughts, floods, bushfires)
• Market volatility (livestock or crop prices)
• Rising input costs like fuel and fertilizer

The payment is intended to help farm households cover everyday living costs, while also giving them breathing room to plan for long-term financial sustainability.

How Much Is Paid in September 2025?

• Standard Payment: $663.30 per fortnight for eligible single farmers.
• Couples and others: Payment amounts vary based on marital status, dependent children, and whether the applicant is exempt from mutual obligation requirements.
• Duration: FHA can be claimed for up to four years within any ten-year period.

Farmers receiving $5,000 lump-sum reliefs in prior years may still qualify for FHA if they meet ongoing eligibility rules.

Eligibility Criteria for FHA 2025

To qualify for the September 2025 FHA payment, farmers must:

• Be 16 years or older.
• Be an Australian resident and physically present in the country.
• Own, operate, or be a partner in a commercial farming enterprise (not hobby or lifestyle farms).
• Contribute capital and labor to the farm.
• Not have claimed FHA for more than four years in the past ten years.
• Meet income and assets tests:
  • Combined farm and personal assets must be below $5.5 million.
  • Income thresholds vary by situation (see table below).

Income Thresholds for FHA 2025

Farmer Situation	Maximum Fortnightly Income
Single, no child	$1,484.17
Single, age 55+ (9+ months on payment)	$1,589.00
Single with child under 16	$1,577.67
Single, capacity to work ≤15 hrs/week	$1,589.00
Single, principal carer of child under 16	$2,282.00
Single, principal carer with no obligations	$2,725.75
Partner, no pension	$1,372.67 minus farmer’s income
Partner, no pension if farmer earns <$150	$2,578.00 minus partner’s income
Partner, gets pension	$2,745.67 minus combined income

How to Apply for FHA

1. Go to MyGov: Log in or create a MyGov account and link it to Centrelink.
2. Prepare documents: Proof of identity, farm ownership, financial records, income and assets.
3. Submit claim: Apply online through Centrelink under “Farm Household Allowance.”
4. Await processing: Centrelink may contact applicants for further details.
5. Receive payments: Approved claims are paid fortnightly into the nominated bank account.

Fact Check: Is the $663 Payment Real?

Yes. The $663.30 per fortnight figure is accurate for September 2025 and aligns with Services Australia’s confirmed FHA rates. It is not a new scheme—it is part of the existing Farm Household Allowance program, which undergoes twice-yearly indexation. The amount applies to certain farmer categories, particularly singles. Couples and carers may receive different amounts under the income test.

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