Our housing options
We offer community housing, affordable rentals and progressive home ownership in communities across Christchurch.
Community housing
We’ve been a registered Community Housing Provider since 2016. Unpack what it means to be a Community Housing Provider here.
Community Housing is for: People in acute housing need who are on the MSD Public Housing Register.
How it works: We house people from the register when suitable homes become available.
If Community Housing works for you: Get on the Public Housing Register and keep your details up to date.
Affordable rentals
Our Affordable rents are 79% of market rent.
Best for: Households in rental stress who can’t afford market rent, but don’t qualify for or don’t need public housing.
What’s available: Mostly one-bedroom units across many housing complexes; some family homes in purpose-built developments.
If Affordable rental looks good to you: Check eligibility and register interest for current or upcoming vacancies.
Progressive home ownership
Secure Home is our progressive home ownership programme.
Best for: Low-to-median income working families with children who want a pathway into home ownership.
How it works: Secure Home is a 100-year leasehold that lowers upfront cost by separating land and build costs; you get secure tenure and the rights of home ownership.
Where it’s available: Two- and three-bedroom Secure Home properties are now available at Three Lanes Lyttelton Street.
If Secure Home looks good to you: Register your interest to get things started.
What you can expect
We will do what we can to help you sustain your home with:
specialist tenancy support to support your tenancy and connect you with the services you might need
responsive maintenance to keep homes warm, dry, and comfortable
optional coaching and connection for community housing tenants to support skills and independence
Not sure where you fit?
We can help! Call ŌCHT on 0800 624 456 or email admin@ocht.org.nz and we’ll point you to the right path.
