Does Kiwibuild Exist
On 1 October 2019 Kiwibuild Became Part of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, a New Crown Agency with Responsibility for Delivering on the Government’s Vision...
On 1 October 2019 KiwiBuild became part of Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, a new crown agency with responsibility for delivering on the Government’s vision of healthy, secure and affordable homes within diverse and thriving communities.
How do you qualify for KiwiBuild?
- Be over 18 years old.
- Be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or resident visa holder.
- Not own another home in New Zealand or overseas by the time you take ownership of a KiwiBuild home.
- Have earned under $180,000 combined (before tax) in the last 12 months.
How long do you have to live in a KiwiBuild?
This is a legally binding agreement that confirms you intend to live in your KiwiBuild home as your primary place of residence for a minimum period of time before the home can be rented out or sold: At least one year for a studio or one-bedroom home. At least three years for homes with two-bedrooms or more.
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