Social Housing
| Amberley | |
| Priority one, two and three - single unit | $146.00 per week |
| Priority one, two and three - double unit | $184.00 per week |
| Priority four - single unit | $184.00 per week |
| Priority four - double unit | $221.50 per week |
| Priority five - single or double unit | Estimated Market Rental |
| Waikari and Cheviot | |
| Priority one, two and three - single unit | $134.00 per week |
| Priority four - single unit | $183.00 per week |
| Priority five - single unit | Estimated Market Rental |
| Hanmer Springs | |
| Priority one, two and three - single unit | $140.00 per week |
| Priority four - single unit | $178.00 per week |
| Priority five - single unit | Estimated Market Rental |
Explanation of Priorities
When Hurunui District Council staff members are seeking tenants for social housing, applicants will be assessed using the following priorities, in this order
Priority One: That the units be let:
- To persons being 65 years of age or over, or
- To adults who have been on the Supported Living Payment for 18 months or more, and unable to afford housing at market rates, or unable to easily access rental in their own right due to mobility, mental health or disability issues and
- Can demonstrate a housing need, and
- Have total assets of no more than $25,000 (single) and $30,000 (couple), and
- Have a gross income of no more than the equivalent of 15 hours per weeks at minimum wage, and
- Have a connection with the district.
Priority Two: Aged 60 years or over and
- Can demonstrate a housing need, and
- Have total assets of no more than $25,000 (single) or $30,000 (couple), and
- Have a gross income of no more than the equivalent of 15 hours per week at minimum wage, and
- Have a connection with the district.
Priority Three: As per priority 1 or 2, but does not have a connection with the district.
Priority Four: Ages 60 years old and over; or
- Adults who have been on the Supported Living Payment for 18 months or more, and unable to afford housing at market rates, or unable to easily access rental housing in their own right due to mobility, mental health or disability issues; and
- Have assets of no more than $100,000 (single) or $150,000 (couple)
Priority Five: Any other person.
| % of Market Rental | |
| Priority one, two and three: | Tenants shall pay 40% less than the estimated market rental in their area |
| Priority four: | Tenants shall pay 25% less than the estimated market rental in their area |
| Priority five: | Tenants shall pay the estimated market rental in their area |
