Funding for homeowners who have a Community Services Card
EECA has teamed up with community-focused groups to offer funding in various parts of the country. This funding is limited, and sometimes linked to a specific need such as health issues, so you’ll need to find out first what’s available and if it’s available in your area.
If you’re eligible, your home will be assessed, and if you’re accepted for funding, then installation will be arranged and completed for you.
To be eligible
- the homeowner must have, or be eligible for a Community Services Card
- the property involved must have been built before 1978
- the property should have insufficient ceiling and/or underfloor insulation
- in some areas, depending on who funds the project, you may also need to be referred through a health agency to qualify for the grant. Call your local provider, to see how it works in your area
You’re not eligible for a subsidy if you are a Housing New Zealand tenant.
What’s on offer?
- ceiling and/or underfloor insulation
- draught-proofing of doors
- hot water cylinder wrap
- pipe lagging
Some groups EECA works with to provide the grants also offer:
- moisture barriers under floors
- energy efficient compact fluorescent lights
- energy efficient low flow shower heads
- replacing inefficient open fires and solid fuel burners with clean, efficient heating appliances
What should you do?
- Check if you are eligible
- Check the list of current insulation projects and clean heat projects or call 0800 749 782 to see if there is a project running in your area
- If there is, give them a call