How do I apply?

Council provides application packs for Elder Housing which consists of an information booklet, application form and independent form.

If you require an application pack  please phone us on  07 577 7000.

Application packs can also be picked up from Tauranga City Council Customer Services Centre at 91 Willow Street or our Service Centre at Mount Maunganui, Mount Library, 398 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui.

The packs are also available from Housing NZ, the Super office at WINZ in Durham Street in Tauranga, and our Elder Housing office which is located next to the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Or, you can download a form from here:

• Application Form (40kb pdf ) 
• Medical Certificate Form (28kb pdf)

Contact details are on the application form, or for more information, please contact Tauranga City Council by phoning 07 577 7000

What happens after applying?

• You will be advised by Elder Housing whether your application has been approved or declined.
   
• You will be contacted within 14 days from receipt of the approval letter to organise an interview with the Elder Housing Committee. 
   
• Applications will be cancelled if the applicant/s cannot be located, therefore it is important to notify Tauranga City Council of any change of address

What if my Assets change?

If you acquire money for whatever reason, or your circumstances change, you are obliged to notify Tauranga City Council as soon as possible.