The Best Budget Beds Under WINZ’s Furniture Grant Limits

If you are struggling financially, yet desperately need a new bed for yourself or a family member, then WINZ (Work and Income in New Zealand) can be a good solution. 

WINZ is a government service that offers income support to struggling individuals and families. In addition to many other benefits, WINZ assists with living expenses and can help you get the furniture you need. It also includes grants for beds and mattresses. This means that you can potentially get a bed that will leave you sleeping in comfort and waking up refreshed and pain-free.

While WINZ is a huge aid to struggling families, there are protocols in place that prevent exploitation. One of these protocols is a strict grant limit for furniture items like beds. Because of this grant limit, you might be a little bit restricted in the type of bed you can buy. 

In this guide, we take a closer look at their furniture grant limits and discuss some of the best options you can get through Budget Beds.

What Furniture Does WINZ Cover?

WINZ offers financial assistance for housing expenses, and furniture allowances can be wonderful if you are facing financial challenges or if you are recovering from a disaster like a house fire. Even though WINZ offers aid, they are designed for emergency situations and only offers grants for furniture items that are very necessary.

You can potentially get a grant for a dining table, bookcase, chairs, sofas, and of course, beds or bed frames.

Even these furniture pieces do, however, have some limitations. Your WINZ grant will only pay out so much, which means you might not be able to afford the most luxurious dining table or the most advanced bed. 

What is a Realistic WINZ Grant Limit for Beds

WINZ does have some grant limits for beds. On this income assistance program, you may not qualify for a premium or extremely large bed. Extremely large beds, like Super King or California King, are likely to exceed the WINZ limit. 

Beds with a more advanced design, like memory foam beds or posture care support beds, are created with a more complex design and from more expensive materials. As a result, these beds can be a lot more expensive compared to a standard bed. In most cases, WINZ likely won’t cover an advanced or luxurious bed type.

If you want to increase your chances of getting WINZ assistance for a new bed, then it is usually best to get WINZ quotes for beds that range between $550 - $700 NZD. It is also best to set your focus on Double or Queen bed sets rather than overly large bed types.

Our Budget Bed WINZ Recommendations

Despite the grant limits, Budget Beds still has a lot of great quality beds to choose from. Here is a quick look at some of our top recommendations when you are looking for a WINZ quote so you can apply for government aid.

Sleepmax Essential Bed - Single or Double

The Sleepmax Essential bed is one of the most affordable beds in the Budget Bedz Range. This bed comes in a single and double size, both of which come at a great price. With its low price, you are much more likely to receive grant approval.

Comfort and Rest Pocket Spring Mattress Bed with Base - Single

Comfort and Rest is another popular, yet affordable, bed brand. Their Spring mattress bed is a great option, and it also comes in single or double, both of which are very likely to be approved by WINZ. 

If you already have a bed base and only need a mattress, then you can perhaps opt for something a little bit more luxurious. Budget Beds has many different mattresses to choose from that fall within the $500 - $700 range. 

Get Your Budget Bed WINZ Quote Now

With Budget Beds NZ and a little help from WINZ, everyone can sleep comfortably. Our company offers quite a few great bed sets that fall within the grant limits, and we have a huge range of mattresses to choose from.

Contact Budget Beds now or apply online for a WINZ quote. Our friendly support team is happy to consult with you so you can find a bed that suits your needs and WINZ eligibility.