Resilient Homes Program

The Resilient Homes Program is providing financial assistance to eligible homeowners to improve the flood resilience of residential properties in the Northern Rivers and Central West.

A house on stilts.

Latest news and key information

Program availability

The Resilient Homes Program is available for applications from homeowners that were impacted by the 2022 floods in the following locations:

Central West: Cabonne, Forbes, Lachlan, Parkes local government areas (LGAs) and Euabalong in Cobar LGA 

Northern Rivers: Ballina, Byron, Clarence, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Tweed Valley LGAs

Resilient Homes Program in the Central West

The Resilient Homes Program is now open for applications in the Central West, as well as in the Northern Rivers. Apply online now.

Relocatable Homes Expression of Interest (EOI)

Selected buyback homes are now available for purchase in the Northern Rivers. Find out more about the EOI process and how to make a submission here. 

Resilient Homes Program information and how to apply

About the program

Find out about the Resilient Homes Program and the way it works.

Program eligibility criteria

Understand who is eligible to apply and view flood mapping for the program.

Applying for the Program

Begin your application for the Resilient Homes Program.

About the assessment process

What to expect after you've applied.

Responding to your offer

What to consider when accepting or declining your offer.

Appeals

Find out how to appeal your assessment finding.

Individual and Exceptional Circumstances Policy

The prioritisation for the program takes into account people’s circumstances together with the home’s future flood risk and the impact of the flood event/s.

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Home Buybacks

Find out more about the Home Buyback stream, where homes that are at greatest risk to life are purchased by the NSW Government.

Resilient Measures

Learn about the different measures and information for homeowners undertaking resilient works.

Proceeding with works

Scoping works and payment information for Resilient Measures

Information for builders and trades

Information for tenants

Stories of repair and renewal

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A relocation journey of a Buyback Home

In this video, we follow the relocation of Stacey and Ben's home in North Lismore to a new, safer location.

 

Fact sheets and guidance about the Resilient Homes Program

Find resources about the Resilient Homes Program in our publications and reports library

Visit publications and reports

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Contact us

For information about the Resilient Homes Program:

Call: 1800 844 085 

Email:resilienthomesprogram@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

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