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Asset limits (current)

Below are the asset limits for Special Needs Grants at 1 April 2026.

Note clients applying for a Special Needs Grant for food must have no cash assets.

Family circumstances

Asset limit

Single

$1,411.22

Married, civil union or de facto couple (with or without children)

and

Sole parents

$2,351.46

Previous rates

For previous rates see:

Asset limits before 1 April 2005 were calculated at 4 times the appropriate net weekly Invalids Benefit rate. For these rates see:

For rates before 1 April 1998 please contact Helpline.

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