Financial Help Available - Christchurch
A number of financial plans are available. Check to see what is offered and what you may be eligible for.
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Full Assistance - Homeowners eligible for Rates Rebate:
- Homeowners who own and occupy their home and who qualify for a Christchurch City Council rates rebate (not available to landlords).
- The home is in the Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 or 2 (see map).
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is currently usable as the main form of heating in the main living area.
Who is eligible
- One replacement Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area (limited choice of appliances).
- Ceiling and underfloor insulation to meet EECA standards.
- 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
- Nothing – the total cost is covered by Environment Canterbury.
What you pay
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Substantial Assistance - Homeowners with Community Services Card:
- Homeowners who own and occupy their home and hold a current Community Services Card (not available to landlords).
- The home is in the Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 or 2 (see map).
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is currently usable as the main form of heating in the main living area.
Who is eligible
- One replacement Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area (limited choice of appliances).
- Ceiling and underfloor insulation to meet EECA standards.
- 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
- $500 towards the cost of the appliance.
- $250 towards the cost of the ceiling insulation, where applicable.
- $250 towards the cost of the underfloor insulation, where applicable.
- 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 Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 or 2 (see map).
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is currently usable 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. Your choice of appliance from the full range of Clean Heat approved appliances.
- Your choice of appliance from the full range of Clean Heat approved products.
- 33% 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 these products managed by the Clean Heat Project and carried out by a registered Clean Heat contractor. You also have the option to source your own Clean Heat approved appliance and insulation from a registered Clean Heat retailer, and arrange installation from a registered Clean Heat installer.
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 - 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 Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 or 2 (see map).
- An open fire or older solid fuel burner is currently usable 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.
- Your choice of appliance from the full range of Clean Heat approved products.
- 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 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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Interest-Free Loan:
- Homeowners or landlords of residential homes.
- The home is in the Christchurch Clean Air Zone 1 or 2 (see map).
- An open fire or solid fuel burner installed before 1 January 2004 is currently usable as the main form of heating in the main living area.
Who is eligible
- A 10-year interest-free loan (the amount loaned is determined by the assessor, up to a maximum of $5200) for:
- One replacement Clean Heat approved heating appliance for your main living area;
- Your choice of appliance from the full range of Clean Heat approved products;
- Ceiling and underfloor insulation to meet EECA standards;
- 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 full cost of the appliance, insulation, installation and administration fees with an interest-free loan over 10 years.
- The loan is repaid through your Environment Canterbury rates (which are paid through your Christchurch City Council rates statement).
- The balance upfront if the total costs exceed the loan amount determined by the assessor.
- The loan must be repaid in full if the property is sold before the loan is paid off.
What you pay
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