Information for people wishing to apply for Dunedin City Council (DCC) community housing.
We have adopted a new Community Housing Policy to ensure DCC housing units are allocated to people most in need. All existing tenants remain eligible to reside in their current community housing unit.
Who is eligible for community housing?
To be considered eligible for a DCC community housing unit you must be:
- Aged 18 years or over AND
- A New Zealand citizen OR have a permanent resident visa and have lived in NZ continuously for at least two years AND
- Able to meet the income and asset criteria AND
- Able to live independently and care for themselves OR have the necessary supports in place to live at home.
What is the income limit?
The income limit is the maximum amount of income a person can receive annually. This limit is the same as the Work and Income New Zealand income limit for the non-beneficiary accommodation supplement ($48,360 for a one-person household and $69,992 for a two-person household).
What is the asset limit?
The asset limit is the maximum value of cash and non-cash assets a person may have. The asset limit is equal to twice the Work and Income New Zealand income limit for the non-beneficiary accommodation supplement ($96,720 for a one-person household and $139,984 for a two-person household).
The Work and Income New Zealand income limit for the non-beneficiary accommodation supplement is set annually by Work and Income New Zealand. More information about this can be found on the Work and Income New Zealand website.
How are community units prioritised?
Our community housing units are prioritised for those most in need. There are six priority groups. The higher your priority, the more likely you are to be housed. More information about the priority groups is in the “Changes to the Dunedin City Council Community Housing Policy” flyer.
How do you apply?
To apply, fill out the application form and post or hand deliver it to us. This is available for download at the bottom of this page. The application is a statutory declaration and must be signed in the presence of a DCC Tenancy Manager, Justice of the Peace or a solicitor.
To make an appointment to apply for a community housing unit please call us on 03 474-3737.