Council owns and maintains 111 pensioner housing units in Pukekohe, Tuakau and Waiuku on behalf of the community.

For information on eligibility there is an overview below or alternatively you can download the following files:

 

• View Information on Pensioner Housing (pdf, 48kb)
• View Application Form (pdf, 51kb)

For further information on availability contact the Customer Services team on 09 237 1300 or e-mail us through our contact us section
 

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility of the applicant is dependent on the applicant meeting the following requirements:

The combined value of the applicant’s assets (excluding car, furniture and personal household effects) must not exceed the figures below:
Single $17,500
Couple $20,500

Assets may include cash in the bank, shares, trusts, investments or any other property of value (but excluding car, furniture and personal household effects);
 

• The applicant must have a housing need as determined by Franklin District Council;
• The applicant must be in position to care for themselves independently;
• The applicant must be a permanent New Zealand resident or Citizen of New Zealand;
• The applicant must be receiving an age related benefit, national superannuation or war pension not exceeding the income figure of $17,500 per annum for a single applicant and $20,500 per annum for a couple;
• Any applicant on a benefit other than an age related benefit, national superannuation or war pension and who is over 60 years old will be considered if the applicant’s sole source of income is fixed and does not exceed $17,500 per annum for a single applicant and $20,500 per annum for a couple (this income does not include payments made to the applicant by way of compensation e.g. War Disability Allowance);
• In the case of a married couple, one spouse must meet all the eligibility criteria;
• Applicants who own land or property may not qualify.

Consideration will be given to applicants:
Who reside in the Franklin District;
Who have an urgent need for accommodation due to their current circumstances; and
Those who have relatives in the Franklin District.