At 1 April 2020 - Couples on different benefits
The Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for couples on different rates of benefit are listed separately for those "without children" and those "with children".
Couples on different benefits without children
Below are the Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for couples without children receiving half-married rates of different benefits at 1 April 2020.
Benefit combination | Entry threshold | Maximum rate | ||||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Area 3 limit | Area 4 limit | |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension and Supported Living Payment | $143 | $172 | $235 | $155 | $105 | $80 |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension and Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary | $132 | $158 | $235 | $155 | $105 | $80 |
Supported Living Payment and Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary | $112 | $134 | $235 | $155 | $105 | $80 |
Couples on different benefits with children
Below are the Accommodation Supplement entry thresholds and maximum rates for couples with children receiving half-married rates of different benefits at 1 April 2020.
Benefit combination | Entry threshold | Maximum rate | ||||
Rent or board | Mortgage | Area 1 limit | Area 2 limit | Area 3 limit | Area 4 limit | |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension and Supported Living Payment | $178 | $214 | $305 | $220 | $160 | $120 |
New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension and Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary | $167 | $200 | $305 | $220 | $160 | $120 |
Supported Living Payment and Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary | $147 | $176 | $305 | $220 | $160 | $120 |
Current rates
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