Financial help available - Rangiora
A number of financial plans are available. Check to see what is offered and what you may be eligible for.
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Subsidy - Homeowners with Community Services Cards:
- Homeowners who own and occupy their home and hold a current Community Services Card (not available to landlords)
- The home is in the Rangiora Clean Air Zone 1 (see map) and was built before 1 January 2000
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is used as the main form of heating in the main living area
Who is eligible
- $1200 towards the cost of a Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area
- 60% of the cost of your ceiling and underfloor insulation to meet EECA standards
- $100 towards the cost of removal of the solid fuel burner or sealing an open fireplace
- Supply and standard installation of these products managed by the Clean Heat Project and carried out by a registered Clean Heat contractor
What you get
- The balance of the cost of the appliance, insulation and installation
- To be paid upfront before work commences
What you pay
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Subsidy - Homeowners and Landlords:
- Homeowners or landlords of residential homes
- The home is in the Rangiora Clean Air Zone 1 (see map) and was built before 1 January 2000
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is used as the main form of heating in the main living area
Who is eligible
- $500 towards the cost of one replacement Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area
- 33% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation where applicable (up to a maximum of $1300) to EECA standards
- $100 towards the cost of removing the existing burner or sealing the open fireplace
- Supply and standard installation of products managed by the Clean Heat Project and carried out by a registered Clean Heat contractor
What you get
- The balance of the cost of the appliance, insulation and installation fees, including a $250 administration fee
- To be paid upfront before work commences
What you pay
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Subsidy - Landlords with a Tenant with a Community Services Card:
- Landlords of residential homes with a tenant who holds a current Community Services Card
- The home is in the Rangiora Clean Air Zone 1 (see map) and was built before 1 January 2000
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is used as the main form of heating in the main living area
Who is eligible
- $500 towards the cost of one replacement Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area
- 60% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation to meet EECA standards
- $100 towards the cost of removing the existing burner or sealing the open fireplace
- Supply and standard installation of products managed by the Clean Heat Project and carried out by a registered Clean Heat contractor
What you get
- The balance of the cost of the appliance, insulation and installation
- To be paid upfront before work commences
What you pay
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Interest-Free Loan:
- Homeowners or landlords of residential homes
- The home is in the Rangiora Clean Air Zone 1 (see map) and was built before 1 January 2000
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is used as the main form of heating in the main living area
Who is eligible
A 10-year interest-free loan (the total amount is determined by the assessor up to a maximum of $5200) for:
- One replacement Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area
- Ceiling and underfloor insulation to meet EECA standards
- Sealing of the open fireplace or removal of the burner
- Supply and standard installation of products managed by the Clean Heat Project and carried out by a registered Clean Heat contractor
What you get
- The full cost of the appliance, insulation, installation and administration fees, interest-free over 10 years
- The loan is repaid through your Environment Canterbury rates (which are paid through your Waimakariri District Council rates statement)
- The balance upfront if the total costs exceed the loan amount determined by the assessor
- The loan must be repaid if the property is sold before the loan is fully paid off
What you pay
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