The Ashburton District Council owns and maintains 112 units available for people over 55 years of age, who meet the criteria that Council has in place.  These are in seven, various sized complexes spread throughout Ashburton, Methven and Rakaia, and they provide comfortable, self-contained, one bedroom units, enjoying privacy and independence, while having contact with neighbours.

Recent years have seen the waiting list for these units reduce significantly and interested parties are encouraged to apply.

The Council operates the units as a self funding activity and as such attracts no general rate assistance.

Council will look after the lawns for you.

Criteria for a Unit

To qualify for retirement housing:-

(i)      Applicants will be 55 years of age or over, with financial assets less than $35,000 for a single person or $50,000 for couples (assets exclude furniture, motorcar and personal effects)

(ii)      You will not be in full time employment

(iii)     You will be able to care for yourself independently

(iv)     Show a housing need not met adequately elsewhere

Click here to download a Retirement Housing Application Form

To apply for retirement housing contact the Property Department

Address         Ashburton District Council

PO Box 94

Ashburton 7740

Facsimile          03 308 1836