# Wellington affordable housing and tenant support > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wellington-affordable-housing-and-tenant-support > Updated: 2026-08-31T02:16:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Housing initiatives in the Wellington region have expanded through new construction projects and tenant support programs. The Porirua Whānau Centre was selected as a preferred delivery partner for the Government’s Housing Flexible Fund, a project intended to build 55 social and affordable homes to maintain community and healthcare connections for local families. The centre also received a $20,000 community grant from Mercury to provide emergency supply kits and care packages for families in financial hardship. In a separate development, the Wellington City Council’s Te Kāinga programme is converting underused commercial buildings into long-term rentals, with 56 refurbished apartments at 57 Manners Street expected to be completed by mid-2027. To mitigate the impact of housing upgrades, Te Toi Mahana launched an $8.54 million ‘Existing Tenant Support Fund’. This package aims to assist up to 1,000 social housing tenants by managing rent increases and providing cost-of-living support, while maintaining a rent freeze for tenants aged 80 and older. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Wellington expands affordable housing and tenant support Wellington is advancing affordable housing through 56 new Te Kāinga rental apartments and an $8.54 million tenant support fund to mitigate rent increases for social housing residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wellington-expands-affordable-housing-and-tenant-support ### 2026-08-26: Porirua Whānau Centre secures housing funding and community grant Porirua Whānau Centre has secured government backing for 55 new social housing units in Wellington and a $20,000 community grant from Mercury to support families facing hardship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/porirua-whnau-centre-secures-housing-funding-and-community-grant --- Cite as: Wellington affordable housing and tenant support. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wellington-affordable-housing-and-tenant-support