First home grants
First home grants:
Buying your first home can be an exciting journey, and the First Home Grant can help make it happen! If you've been making regular KiwiSaver contributions for 3 - 5 years, you may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 through Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities. You can apply for a pre-approval before you start looking for a property or a grant approval if you've found a property and have a signed sale and purchase agreement. This gives you certainty around eligibility and how much you may qualify for. Don't forget to check the eligibility criteria and apply today!
If you buy an existing home
If you buy an existing home, you can get $1,000 for each of the 3 (or more) years you've paid into the scheme. The most you can get is $5,000 for 5 or more years.
If you buy a new home or land
If you buy a new home or land to build on, you can get $2,000 for each of the 3 (or more) years you've paid into the scheme. The most you can get is $10,000 for 5 or more years.
Contact Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities
If you have questions before you apply, you can:
phone Kāinga Ora: 0508 935 266
email them at firsthome.enquiries@kaingaora.govt.nz
Next steps
Check you are eligible for First Home Grant
Apply for the First Home Grant
