Daniell Street Flats, Newtown
Any person or family with a low income and/or genuine housing need can apply for housing assistance.
City Housing will assess your eligibility by a number of criteria based on your application and in a personal interview with a Tenancy Manager.
If you are eligible for assistance, you will be placed on a housing waiting list until a suitable unit becomes available.
Completing Your Application
Primary Applicant
To apply for City Housing, you will need to provide a range of personal information and documentation. We will not process any incomplete or inaccurate applications.
- identification
- you must show one piece of valid identification, and if you are receiving another form of benefit you need to show your community services card. Valid ID is either a passport, driver's license or birth certificate.
- proof of citizenship
- if you were not born in New Zealand, you must show proof of New Zealand citizenship or your Resident's Permit. You can also provide a letter from Immigration stating you have applied for permanent residence.
- proof of income
- this section must be completed and verified by your employer, training/education provider, or by Work and Income New Zealand if you receive a benefit.
- proof of health
- if you are an invalid or sickness beneficiary, you must supply a supporting letter.
Joint Applicants
If you have a partner/joint applicant, they need to complete the 'Joint Applicant' section of the application form including:
- proof of income
- verified by their employer/training/education provider or Work and Income New Zealand.
- identification
- either a passport, birth certificate or driver's licence, and a community services card if the applicant receives another form of benefit.
If you have other people over 16 years of age on your application, you need to bring:
- proof of income
- completed and signed by their employer, training/education provider or Work and Income New Zealand.
Application Form
Download the form below. Alternatively, forms are available:
- at service centres
- at the City Housing Office, 101 Wakefield Street
- by post - contact the Council.
City Housing Application Form (95Kb PDF)
Related Links
Department Details:
City Housing
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