Accommodation Supplement
Accommodation Supplement is a weekly payment which helps people with their rent, board or the cost of owning a home.
Who can get it
You may get an Accommodation Supplement if you:
- have accommodation costs
- are aged 16 years or more
- are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- normally live in New Zealand and intend to stay here
- are not paying rent for a Housing New Zealand property.
It also depends on:
- how much you and your spouse or partner earn
- any money or assets you and your spouse or partner have.
How much you can get
How much you will get on the Accommodation Supplement will depend on:
- your income
- your assets
- your accommodation costs
- your family circumstances
- where you live.
Accommodation Supplement calculator (Working for Families website)
Work out how much Accommodation Supplement you might be entitled to.
For more information
The information provided in this page is a guide only. Please contact us to talk about your individual circumstances.
If you'd like more information please download our brochure:
Need extra help with costs? [PDF, 329.65KB]
A guide to allowances and extra payments for people on a benefit.
How to apply
Contact us to talk about your circumstances and we’ll explain how to apply. We’ll normally arrange a meeting with you and will tell you what you need to bring.
We can grant you the financial assistance you’re entitled to from the date you first contact us if you complete your application within 20 working days of that date.
Extra Help Application Form [PDF, 208.56KB]
The Accommodation Supplement application form to use if you’re already getting assistance from us.
QuickStart Application Form
If you’re not getting assistance from us you can create an application form using QuickStart on the Working for Families website. QuickStart only contains the questions you need to answer.