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Emergency Housing

Emergency Housing may be available if you urgently need somewhere to stay tonight or in the next seven days. For more information on Emergency Housing please visit: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/housing/index.html

  • We need more information because:

    • We don't know if you are 16 years or older

    • We don't know if you do not have a home to live in or you do not have a place to stay for the next 7 days

  • However you do meet these requirements:

    • You are a New Zealand Citizen or Resident

    • How to apply for Emergency Housing

    Call 0800 559 009 or come into your nearest Work & Income Service Centre.

    Need help outside of working hours?

    Our phone line (0800 559 009) is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, and 8am to 12pm (midday) on Saturday.

    If you need help outside these hours, you can go straight to an emergency housing provider in your area.

    Find a provider in the Family Service Directory (https://www.familyservices.govt.nz/directory/)

    For more information on Emergency Housing please visit: https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/housing/nowhere-to-stay/emergency-housing.html

    If you can apply online for more than one service, you only need to fill out the form once.