Council housing rental charges

We provide housing for qualifying older persons and have 118 units in 10 locations throughout Kāpiti. Rent for these units for individuals and couples are outlined below.

Housing for older persons

Weekly rental charges

2025/26 Fee

Accommodation category

New weekly rent effective 1 July 2025
Individuals  $192
Couples $280

Notes

Existing tenants will be notified of any rent increase, as per above schedule, by way of a 60 day-notice. Increased rent is effective from the date advised in the notification. Note that as per the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) legislation, these tenants will not have an increase within 12 months of the commencement of their tenancy.

New tenants joining the programme from 1 July 2025 – rent is charged as per the above schedule and is effective immediately.

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