Income test

A client doesn't need to be income tested to get a Community Services Card if they:

• are tenants of social housing or
• are getting an Accommodation Supplement or
• are getting an income-tested benefit or
• receive a Veteran's Pension

Otherwise, clients must meet an income test to qualify for a Community Services Card. The income limit for a Community Services Card depends on the client's relationship status and living situation.

Note a New Zealand Superannuation client whose partner is getting an income-tested benefit automatically qualifies for a Community Services Card, and is not income tested separately.

• Single sharing
• Single living alone
• Married, civil union or de facto couple without children
• Family units

Also see:

• Definition of income
• Period of assessment
• Students
• Self employed clients