Healthy Homes check and calculator
Find out how your rental measures up against the Healthy Homes Standards. Answer a few simple questions about heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture, and draught-stopping. We'll identify any areas that may need attention and provide an estimated cost to address them.
Frequently asked questions
Understanding the Healthy Homes Standards
New Zealand's Healthy Homes Standards set minimum requirements for rental properties across heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping.
Understanding how your property measures up can help you identify areas that may require further investigation or attention.
What are the Healthy Homes Standards?
The Healthy Homes Standards establish specific requirements rental properties must meet across five key areas: heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping.
The requirements that apply can depend on the property and its circumstances, so landlords should ensure they're working from current official guidance.
How do I know if my rental property is Healthy Homes compliant?
Assessing compliance means looking at each of the Healthy Homes requirements and how they apply to your individual property.
Our Healthy Homes check can help you work through key areas and identify where further assessment may be needed. It should be used as a helpful starting point rather than a substitute for professional or official compliance advice.
What happens if my property doesn't meet the Healthy Homes Standards?
If you identify an area that may not meet the required standard, the next step is to establish what work is required and when it needs to be completed.
Taking action early can help you understand your responsibilities, plan any necessary improvements and provide a healthier rental home for your tenants.
Need help understanding your rental property?
Healthy Homes requirements are only one part of owning and managing a rental property. Having an experienced property management team on your side can help you navigate your responsibilities and protect your investment.
