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Temporary accommodation assistance for displaced homeowners
Last updated: 21 May 2024
If you cannot live in your home because of storm damage, you may be eligible for the North Island Weather Events – Temporary Accommodation Assistance from 4 September 2023.
If you are a New Zealand citizen, resident, refugee or protected person who is affected by 2023 weather events, you may be able to get
temporary accommodation assistance through Work and Income.
Who can get the temporary accommodation assistance
You may be able to get temporary accommodation assistance if:
- you cannot live in your home because it has a
yellow or red placard
- your house is uninhabitable because of the severe weather event
- you are paying for temporary accommodation that you signed an agreement for before 18 March 2024
- your insurance cover for temporary rental accommodation is ending soon
- you have registered for the
temporary accommodation service
- you are not getting any support for your current rental accommodation.
How payments are calculated
Payment rates may vary depending on your family size and the location of the temporary accommodation. Details on payment rates can be found under
How much you can get section on Work and Income website.
How to apply
You need to book an appointment to apply for accommodation assistance. To book:
A complete list of the documents you need for the application can be found under 'How to apply' on the
Work and Income website.
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