First home deposit subsidy
After 3 years of contributing to KiwiSaver, you may be entitled to a first home deposit subsidy. The subsidy is administered by Housing New Zealand.
What the deposit subsidy is worth
The first home deposit subsidy is $1,000 for each year you've been contributing to KiwiSaver, up to a maximum of $5,000 for five years.
If you're a couple buying a house together and you both qualify for a subsidy, you could receive a combined subsidy of up to $10,000.
Getting a deposit subsidy
To be eligible for the first home deposit subsidy, you must:
- have contributed at least 2% of your income to a KiwiSaver scheme, or a complying superannuation scheme, for at least 3 years
- be buying your first home*
- be planning to live in the house for at least 6 months.
Income and house price caps will apply.
* If you've owned a home before, in some circumstances you may still be eligible for the first home deposit subsidy. Housing New Zealand will need to determine that you are in the same financial position as a first home buyer.
To find out more, visit the Housing New Zealand website or call them on 0800 801 601.
