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Accommodation Supplement checker

Estimate weekly help with housing costs using official Work and Income rules.

When should we check?

Which date should we check?

Which rules should we use?

What applies nowUses rules in force on your assessment datePlan for 1 April 2027Homeowner entry threshold change (enacted)

Your housing

Housing situation

Where do you live?

We estimate your Accommodation Supplement area from your district. Work and Income confirms the exact area for your address.

Estimated area: 1 (typical housing costs band used by Work and Income)

Weekly housing costs ($)

Rent or board paid each week.

Your household

Family income per year (before tax)

Optional. Income can reduce your payment.

Cash assets ($)

Optional. Large assets can affect eligibility.

I receive a main benefit from Work and IncomeSingle person household (for asset limit)

Your estimate

Based on the information you entered.

Accommodation Supplement

Need more information

Need one more detail

We need your weekly rent, board, or mortgage costs.

Rules used: Work and Income Accommodation Supplement rates
Assessment date: 1 June 2026
Rule timing: Using rules that apply on 1 June 2026.
Important assumptions: Cash asset details beyond limits are not fully modeled. Area boundaries are estimated from your district — Work and Income confirms by address.
Still needed: We need your weekly rent, board, or mortgage costs.

Verified 2026-09-01. Official source (Work and Income)

What you should verify