Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service
This service can assist you find temporary accommodation while your home is being repaired or rebuilt as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes. We can help you find a place within the private rental market or at one of the temporary accommodation villages.
If you're a homeowner, financial assistance may be available to help with accommodation costs while your home is being rebuilt or repaired. Please note that financial assistance is not income or asset tested.
Earthquake Support Coordinators are available to support individuals and families directly affected by the earthquakes. This support could include your well-being, processes with EQC, insurance, or connections to services for your recovery.
Free phone: 0800 67 32 27 (Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm)
News
April 2013 - Dr Nick Smith has announced that the government is building an additional 40 units at Rangers Park to provide temporary accommodation for earthquake affected Canterbury residents. This will bring the total number of government supported temporary homes that are managed by the Canterbury Earthquake Temporary Accommodation Service to 123.
Read more about Rangers Park Housing Development on the Beehive website
September 2012 - Minister Brownlee has announced that the Government’s Temporary Accommodation Assistance (TAA) which is available to Canterbury homeowners has been extended until 1 March 2015.
Read more about the extension on the Beehive website
Temporary Accommodation Service fact sheets and information
Download the Temporary Accommodation Service fact sheet (PDF 34KB)
Download the Temporary Accommodation Service brochure (PDF 1.02mb )
Cabinet Papers and Minutes of Decision regarding Temporary Accommodation Assistance
CAB - Canterbury Earthquake: Affordability of Accommodation
CAB Min - Canterbury Earthquake: Affordability of Accommodation
ACE - Canterbury Earthquake: Review of Temporary Accommodation Assistance
ACE Min - Canterbury Earthquake: Review of Temporary Accommodation Assistance