What is a SUIP?
        SUIP stands for 'Separately Used or Inhabited Part'. SUIPs are listed in Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 as one of the factors that may be used in calculating liability for targeted rates.  
Examples of Separately Used or Inhabited Parts include: 
- on a residential property, each separately habitable unit, flat, house or apartment. 
- on a commercial property, each separate space intended to be used as a shop or other retail or wholesale outlet, other than that used by the owner. 
- in an office block, each space intended to be used as offices that is or would be used by a different business from the owner.
A separately used habitable unit, flat, house, or apartment is defined as having a separate entrance, kitchen facilities and toilet/bathroom facilities. Kitchen means a room, portion of a room, or covered external area, equipped for the preparation of food, that is not included as part of the toilet/bathroom facilities and incorporates a plumbed sink. 
Horowhenua District Council currently uses SUIPs as a factor in the following rates: 
- Community Centre/Library Rate
- Representation and Community Leadership
- Solid Waste Disposal
- Aquatic Centres
- Wastewater
- Water Supply.