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Budget 2020 - More public housing to be built

Through Budget 2020 the Government is investing more funding to help deliver 8,000 new public housing and transitional housing places so that more New Zealanders can have a place to call home that is warm, dry and safe. -related rent which limits the amount of rent low-income tenants pay to no more than 25 per cent of their net income. This rental payment is then topped up to a

Paying your rent

We want to help you keep on top of your rent and other bills. On this page you’ll find some useful information and advice. tokotaha nofo totongí Fika Fekau‘aki (Reference) ki he Totongí   Income-related rent If you pay income-related rent, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD

Kāinga Ora tackles rent debt

As part of its reset, Kāinga Ora is changing its approach to managing rent debt to speed up repayment and address some historic issues. Chief Executive Matt Crockett outlines the changes that are being made and the reasons for them. pay income-related rent, which is set by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and reviewed each year. Paying an income-related rent means the rent a

Tenant home ownership

If you are currently a Kāinga Ora tenant, you may be eligible for a grant to go towards purchasing the home you’re living in. Kāinga Ora will need to be up to date by the time you purchase your home. This includes paying off any debt related to damages and income related rent.

Who we are

Kāinga Ora provides social housing and support to individuals and families across New Zealand. income-related rents (MSD) and how those rents are calculated. Public and Community Housing Management Act 1992 (external link) Official Information Act 1982

Media resources

Use our information sheets, explainers and other online resources to help shape your news stories. income-related rent determined by the Ministry of Social Development, with the amount generally set at 25% of their net income. The Ministry of Housing and Urban

Privacy Notice

This privacy notice explains how Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities looks after your personal information. need the type and location of houses that may be suitable for you and your household information relevant to tenancy sustainability, and the Income Related Rent

Responses to OIA requests

This page provides responses to selected Official Information Act (OIA) requests. This includes OIA's on topics of public interest and/or useful research purposes. 2021 - Income related rent and market rent [PDF, 218 KB] 6 August 2021 - Housing ex-prisoners [PDF, 415 KB] 6 August 2021 - Sale of Kāinga Ora properties to

Change in circumstance

By letting us know as soon as there’s a change in your living arrangements or income, Kāinga Ora and the Ministry of Social Development can make sure you get the best support available to you. Income or household changes could affect your place on the social housing register or how much rent you pay. Whether you’re waiting for a Kāinga Ora home or

Renting a home

Tips for getting started if you would like to apply for social housing, including a Kāinga Ora home. When thinking about renting a home, it’s hard to know where to start. The first step - Ministry of Social Development Your first step is talk to the Ministry

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