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Couples on different benefits (current)

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 2026.

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

$197

$236

$235

$155

$105

$80

New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension

and

Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary

$186

$223

$235

$155

$105

$80

Supported Living Payment

and

Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary

$169

$203

$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 2026.

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

$243

$292

$305

$220

$160

$120

New Zealand Superannuation or Veterans Pension

and

Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary

$229

$274

$305

$220

$160

$120

Supported Living Payment

and

Jobseeker Support or non-beneficiary

$216

$260

$305

$220

$160

$120

Other clients

For rates for other benefits and non-beneficiaries see:

Previous rates

For previous rates see:

Supported Living Payment and Jobseeker Support commenced on 15 July 2013.

For rates prior to 15 July 2013 please contact Helpline.

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