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Maximum Reasonable Rent Contribution (MRRC)

Definition

The Maximum Reasonable Rent Contribution (MRRC) is the cap on the rent an SDA provider can ask a resident to pay towards the home, on top of the SDA funding the NDIS pays the provider.

Under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements for SDA, the MRRC for a single resident who does not share a bedroom is 25% of the maximum basic rate of the Disability Support Pension, plus 25% of the maximum rate of the Pension Supplement, plus 100% of the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance. A provider can charge a reasonable rent contribution up to this cap, but not more.

These rates are set by the NDIS and are indexed periodically, so the exact dollar figure changes over time. Always check the current figures on the NDIS website and confirm the amount for a specific home in writing. See our full explainer, Reasonable Rent Contribution in SDA, below.

The rent contribution is for the accommodation. Everyday running costs such as electricity, gas, water and food are separate and are paid by the resident.

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This definition is general information, not advice. NDIS rules and pricing can change; always confirm the current details with the NDIS, your planner or support coordinator, and the provider for a specific home.

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