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Help with housing costs

Accommodation Supplement

This payment can help with rent, board or the cost of owning a home. A person doesn't have to be getting another benefit to receive an Accommodation Supplement. There is an income and cash asset limit for this payment.

The accommodation supplement is not for people who are renting a property owned or managed by Housing New Zealand.

Talk to Work and Income for more information.

Rates Rebate Scheme

Ratepayers on a low income may be able to get money off their rates. Talk to your local council to apply for the Rates Rebate Scheme.

Who to contact about the Rates Rebate Scheme

Talk to your local council.