Kia ora Dan
 
Thank you for your request of 9 March 2021.
 
The following link provides you with the eligibility for social housing
purposes:
[1]www.workandincome.govt.nz/map/social-housing/assessment-of-eligibility/dependent-child-for-eligibility-purposes-01.html
 
You'll be able to find the following information at the above link:
 
Note the following children are considered to be a dependent child for
eligibility for social housing purposes and would be allocated a bedroom
if:

* they are a child for whom the Orphans Benefit, Unsupported Childs
Benefit, or Foster Care Allowance is being paid or
* there is a shared custody arrangement and the child stays in the house
for overnight stays that are equal to or more than six days per
fortnight or
* they are a dependent child of an [2]additional occupant

 
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact
[3][MSD request email].
 
If you are not satisfied with this decision, you have the right to seek an
investigation and review by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at [4]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or 0800 802 602.
 
Official and Parliamentary Information team   |  Ministerial and
Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
 
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau.
 
 
 
 
 

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