Independent Living Units

The Salvation Army has 283 independent living units (ILUs) throughout New Zealand.

These units provide an essential service for the low income elderly. If you or a family member is an older person in need, please read this page to find out more about applying for one of these units.

The units are supplied with:

• floor coverings -- carpet and vinyl
• drapes and curtains
• television aerial -- but not TV set
• bench top electric stove with range hood and wall oven (where applicable)
• heat pump (where applicable)
• one drawer dishwasher (where applicable)

You will need to supply:

• telephone
• refrigerator
• microwave oven
• washing machine and drier
• your own furniture and household appliances
• rubbish bin

Units are one or two bedroom with built-in wardrobes, lounge/dining room, kitchen with pantry cupboard and space for a refrigerator and microwave oven, bathroom with vanity unit shower, toilet and wash-hand basin. In addition there is a hot water cupboard and a small storeroom outside. Each unit has its own clothes line.

> Download the Independent Living Units Information Sheet for Applicants (PDF, 28KB)

The conditions of tenancy in a ILU

• ILUs are rented to independent tenants only. However, you may use services such as: cleaning, showering, shopping, meals on wheels, etc. if needed. You might use your ILU as an intermediary step before going into full-time care.
• You're expected to keep your unit (including your outside area and gardens) clean and tidy.
• You may not alter any part of the interior or exterior of the unit. Building storage and garden sheds or carports is also not allowed.
• Pets are limited to caged birds, fish and only one cat.
• No parking is permitted on the lawns.