Affordable subsidised housing in Wellington is provided for people on low incomes by both national and local government.
City Housing
Wellington City Council is the main provider of this type of housing which is provided to people with low incomes and special housing needs.
Housing
State Housing
Housing New Zealand Corporation (HNZC) also provides state housing to those in need. Need is measured in terms of income, employment situation and immigration status.
Generally, to qualify for a Housing New Zealand home, you must have lived in New Zealand for two years, but special cases can be made. Refugees may qualify if they enter New Zealand for reunification or humanitarian reasons and have the appropriate level of need. People are encouraged to contact HNZC and have their eligibility assessed.
Pensioner Housing
Pensioner housing for the elderly is provided by Lower Hutt and Porirua City Councils, and Kapiti Coast District Council.