Social housing
Looking for an affordable home to rent in Palmerston North? We may be able to help.
Subsidised housing for over-65s and people getting supported living payments
Council owns self-contained flats in convenient locations around Palmerston North and Ashhurst. The rent is subsidised for superannuitants and people receiving supported living payments.
Am I eligible for a subsidised flat?
- You need to be 65 or over and have a community services card, or over 18 and receiving a Supported Living Payment.
- Any assets you have must be under $40,000 (excluding a car, household and personal effects, and prepaid funeral arrangements).
- You also need to have enough support in place to live independently.
If this sounds like you, please contact us.
Rental housing for families and low income earners
We also have some unsubsidised rental accommodation for families or single people on low incomes.
To be eligible you need to have a Community Services Card or be an international student family from a developing country, and have assets under $40,000.
Rents are set at market rates and reviewed annually.
Contact us to get on the waiting list.
How to apply for a Council flat
The first step is to come in and have a chat with one of our housing team. To make an appointment please email info@pncc.govt.nz or call 06 356 8199 and ask to speak to one of our housing tenancy officers.
Bond
All Council flats require a bond of four weeks rent plus the first two weeks rent in advance.