NZ First Home Grant Eligibility Estimator
Check the current status of the discontinued New Zealand First Home Grant and estimate the old legacy grant amount for historic lodged or pre-approved applications.
Regional Rule Context
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The First Home Grant was discontinued in May 2024. Kāinga Ora is no longer accepting new First Home Grant applications, while existing applications and pre-approvals from the closure period were to be honoured and processed.
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New First Home Grant applications are no longer accepted. This calculator returns NZ$0 for new applications and only shows the old formula as legacy context.
Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of May 22, 2024 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Apr 18, 2026.
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Kāinga Ora stopped accepting new First Home Grant applications on 22 May 2024. This calculator therefore returns NZ$0 for new applications and shows the old legacy formula for context.
New Zealand FAQs
Can I apply for the First Home Grant now?
No. New applications are no longer accepted.
When did applications close?
Kāinga Ora stopped accepting new First Home Grant applications on 22 May 2024.
Were old approvals honoured?
HUD guidance said existing applications and pre-approvals would still be honoured and processed.
Is First Home Loan the same thing?
No. First Home Loan is a separate product and was retained when the First Home Grant was discontinued.
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