Additional social housing places for Auckland
Last updated: 27 May 2025 We are establishing a delivery pipeline for around 550 more social housing places in Auckland, to be delivered by end of November 2026.
We are establishing a delivery pipeline for around 550 more social housing places in Auckland, to be delivered by end of November 2026. This will be targeting delivery of homes in areas where they are most needed.
Additional funding for social housing in Auckland has been committed through Budget 25.
Express your interest
If you have an opportunity in the Auckland region we encourage community housing providers to express their interest by getting in touch via public_housing_panel_procurement@hud.govt.nz.
Once you have spoken to us there will be an application process that follows.
Applications are now open.
Eligibility
We will only accept applications from registered community housing providers with capacity to successfully deliver social housing in Auckland.
Proposals that meet the following investment criteria will be prioritised.
| Investment criteria | Priority |
|---|---|
| Strategic alignment |
Places in Auckland where there are high rates of severe housing deprivation, high numbers on the housing register and limited improvement in rental affordability. Places are within target locations in Auckland (South, West and Central areas) |
| Value |
Tenure, location, typology that best meet needs of people and place We are anticipating development to be 1 and 2 bed homes in South, West and Central Auckland, as well as 4+ bedrooms in South Auckland.
Close to education, services and amenities, public transport, balance of social housing in proximity to the proposed site.
Investments that are within cost-level expectations or represent good value for money given their benefits. |
| Delivery |
Delivered by end of November 2026. Meets all required laws and regulations. |
Information for community housing providers
When you are ready to put an application, please contact your housing solutions partner.
Note: Developers with suitable opportunities and can meet the investment criteria will need to partner with a community housing provider to be considered.
Contact
For additional information or if you’ve any questions, please email public_housing_panel_procurement@hud.govt.nz.