Housing for the Elderly
If you, or a loved one, are over the age of 60 and looking for an affordable, safe and well-maintained rental property in the Hastings District, the Hastings District Council’s housing complexes could be your answer.
There are nine complexes to choose from, and with rent starting at as little as $79 a week, people over the age of 60 are enjoying the friendships and security the units provide.
Making the complexes as comfortable as possible for the residents is a priority for the Council. Council staff look after the lawns and maintain the main gardens. Residents can also grow their own flowers and vegetables.
The complexes include:
Cambridge Court
710a Jervois Street, Hastings
Secluded from traffic, this complex has 23 modern roomy flats, all with a separate kitchen, close to Windsor Park and the local dairy.
Cameron Court
605 Frederick Street, Hastings
Each spacious flat in this 10-flat complex has a separate kitchen (with a servery into the living room), bedroom and bathroom.
Elm Grove
505 Southampton Street East, Hastings
Close to Hastings City, each flat has a separate kitchen and bedroom and a level entry shower.
Anderson Park Close
26 Lipscombe Cresent, Havelock North
With only six flats in the complex, Anderson Park Close borders Anderson Park and is within easy walking distance of the Havelock North Village shopping centre. All flats have a separate roomy kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom.
Kereru Heights
304 Takapu Road, Camberley
Each flat in this 25-flat complex has a separate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom as well as a level entry shower.
Oakleigh Downs
612 Grove Road, Hastings
Set among lawns and established trees, the 16-flat complex backs on to the Bill Mathewson Sportsground. Each flat has a separate kitchen and ranch slider opening onto a private deck area.
Parkhaven Village
500 Park Road South, Akina
All flats have separate bedrooms and open-plan kitchen/living areas. Level entry showers have recently been installed resulting in modern, convenient bathrooms.
Swansea Village
17 Swansea Road, Flaxmere
Council’s largest complex, all 64 flats have open plan living and those on the upper level have lift access. Close to Flaxmere Shopping Centre, Flaxmere Library and the swimming pool.
Tui Vale
312 Tui Place, Hastings
Close to the Hawke’s Bay Hospital, each flat in this 22-flat complex has a separate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, all with level entry showers.
Criteria for eligibility
The criteria for eligibility are:
- Be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand permanent residence
- Be 60 years of age or older and the recipient of a permanent benefit. (Both members of a couple must qualify)
- Have an additional annual income derived from working of not more than $6,000.00 gross per year over and above the benefit for a single applicant and $10,000 gross for a couple. (excluding the Disability allowance)
- Demonstrate the ability to live independently or be receiving sufficient support.
- Have cash assets not exceeding $35,000 (single) or $40,000(couple)
- Not own a residential property nor have disposed of a residential property to benefit others within 5 years.
- Have a good tenant history verified by two referees
Application form
- Elderly Housing Application Form (PDF 51kB)
Contact
For more information about pensioner housing, contact the Housing Officer at the Council on community.services@hdc.govt.nz or phone 06 871 5000, fax 06 871 5107 or post a letter to:
Community Services
Hastings District Council
3rd Floor, Lyndon Road East
Private Bag 9002
HASTINGS 4156
