http://www.cab.org.nz/vat/hle/sh/Pages/Applying-to-HNZ.aspx You and your family may be eligible for social housing with Income-Related Rent if you:
•have New Zealand residency (through citizenship or permanent residency) and usually living in New Zealand (there are exceptions to this criteria)
•are aged 16 years or over
•have a low income (the income threshold depends on whether you have a partner and/or dependents)
•have little or no cash assets
•a high housing need
To find out whether you are eligible, call one of the MSD agencies listed below:
•Work and Income 0800 559 009
•Senior Services 0800 552 002
•StudyLink 0800 88 99 00
•your Youth Service provider (if you are already receiving assistance through Youth Service).
Eligibility screening
Someone (probably from Work and Income) will call you for an initial screening, when you’ll be asked about:
•your current living arrangements
•your housing needs
•your weekly household income
•how much you can afford to pay in rent
•your housing expenses
If you are already receiving government assistance (e.g. a Work and Income benefit), some of this information may already be held by MSD. If you aren’t eligible for Income-Related Rent, MSD may be able to help you in other ways e.g. through financial assistance.
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