Application for reduction or instalment only applies to leases. It does not apply if you hold a licence or permit.
If we refused an earlier application and the reasons for the refusal have not changed, your application may not be considered.
This application does not require payment of an application fee.
The content on this page may help you decide if this application form applies to you and your needs. It will also help guide you through the application process.
For detailed information and to ensure you complete the correct application form, we encourage you to arrange a pre-lodgement meeting and refer to the Land Act 1994. Contact your nearest business centre to arrange a meeting.
To be eligible for the reduction you must:
Your legal representative can also apply on your behalf.
Term and perpetual leases
If you are suffering hardship, you may be eligible to have your rent reduced. You can apply for a hardship concession at any time during the term of the lease.
Note: The reduction only applies for the current rental billing period for a lease that is only used as a leaseholder’s principal place of residence. If you transfer the lease, the hardship concession stops from the day the transfer is registered.
Residential freeholding leases (including grazing homestead freeholding leases)
If you are suffering hardship, you may be eligible to have your instalment reduced. The reduction can only occur on certain freeholding leases. To find out if your freeholding lease qualifies for assistance, contact the nearest business centre.
Reductions in instalments do not reduce the overall purchase price of a freeholding lease. If you transfer the freeholding lease, the balance of the reduced instalments will need to be paid prior to lodging the transfer.
You must read, understand and agree to the information on this page by selecting the blue "Agree" button at the bottom of the page.
To apply you will need to complete a reduction of rent or instalment (residential leases only) application and provide:
You can apply either:
Submitting online applications
Select the green "Apply online now" button in the Next step section and complete the application.
Within the online application, there are tooltips to assist you to complete your application. Hover over the 
next to the form question to see the tip. You do not need to complete a Part A application.
Submitting PDF forms
To apply using the PDF forms, you'll need to download a reduction of rent or instalment (residential leases only) PDF form using the link provided in the Next step section.
Once completed, submit your PDF forms by:
Or
You can obtain a copy of this Centrelink information from:
This application does not require payment of an application fee.
We will assess your application against legislative requirements. We will seek the views of other stakeholders (e.g. state, regional and local agencies) and inspect the land if required.
Polices and legislation
Once we have assessed the application, we will send you a written notice. If your application is approved, the notice will state the period for which the reduction applies.
If you transfer the lease, the hardship concession stops from the day the transfer is registered.
Information on this form, and any attachments, is being collected to process and assess your application under section 41 of the Land Regulation 2020 . If required, we may need to consult with third parties such as relevant local or state agencies and adjoining property owners. Details provided to third parties will generally be limited to type of application, area applied for and intended use. Your personal information will not otherwise be disclosed unless authorised or required by law.
We may wish to contact you to seek your views on our service, to advise you of any legislative changes that might affect you, or to seek your participation in surveys or programs relevant to your application type. Any participation will be voluntary, and you may email stateland@resources.qld.gov.au if you do not wish for the department to contact you.
We may also compile or analyse statistics and conduct research. Any publication of findings will not involve the publication of identifying personal information.
In terms of the Right to Information Act 2009 interested parties may seek access to the department’s records and view relevant documents.
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