Tenants

FAQs

Where are the properties located?

All over Whangarei – some in Te Kamo, Kensington, Tikipunga, Onerahi, Central Town, Ruakaka and Maunu. The Trust also has 8 properties in South Auckland.

How much is the rent?

The Trust’s rentals are set at approximately 85% of the market rent to ensure that they are affordable and accessible.

Given the demand for accessible housing, how do you choose who will be the successful tenant?

The Trust considers a range of factors including (but not limited to) the person’s current living situation, effect of disability and level of need for accessible environment, what other housing options are available, and their financial circumstances.

How do people apply?

You can get in touch with us via two ways:

Firstly, if you are interested in applying for a home, then you can complete the Online Enquiry and Eligibility Form found at the bottom of our home page. Once completed this will send electronically to our Trust Administrator (there is no need for you to print the form off to fill it out) who will lodge your application. Kevin, our housing manager, will then get in touch with you.

Secondly, as an alternative, you can print off a paper copy via a link at the bottom of the home page, fill it out and scan it and email it back to admin@accessiblehousing.org.nz