Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a Government subsidy programme to help make homes warmer, drier and less costly to heat. There is a subsidy for ceiling and underfloor insulation and ground moisture barriers, and for heat pumps.

The Government subsidy covers up to 90% of the costs. In Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki and Central Otago, Cosy Homes can help you cover the remainder to make the insulation programme free for qualifying households. This is thanks to funding from the Otago Community Trust, Dunedin City Council and Central Lakes Trust. 

To be eligible you need to be a Community Services Card, or Gold card holder, or live in an identified lower income area.

You can see a full list of eligibility criteria and find more information at eeca.govt.nz/co-funding/insulation-and-heater-grants/warmer-kiwi-homes-programme

Check your eligibility in just a couple of minutes on the Warmer Kiwi Homes website.

If you are in doubt, please get in touch and we can help you through the process
0800 115 210
[email protected]
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If you are not eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes or Cosy Homes subsidies, there are some alternative support options:

• Habitat for Humanity Dunedin – Home Repair Programme
  Interest-free loans (up to $20,000 over five years)
  Contact: [email protected]
  
• Bank Green Loans
  Up to $50,000 at 0% interest for eligible energy upgrades
  https://www.brightr.co.nz/news/major-bank-green-loans
  
• Aukaha housing programmes
  https://aukaha.co.nz/mana-takata/#housing 
  
• Dunedin Homes Chairtable Trust ​- Provides Funding for those who could use housing support (essential repairs, new roofs, extractor fans, etc) but are not eligible or not adequately served by other forms of housing support. Here is their referral form.