Navigating through the forms and criteria for help with flood impacted homes can be complex and difficult.

The NSW Reconstruction Authority, through the Resilient Home Program, is offering assistance for residents to protect their homes from future damage — whether that’s by raising, retrofitting, rebuilding or relocating their properties to safer ground.

There will be an expo and community sessions next month to assist people in understanding what options are available to protect their homes in times of flooding.

Through the Resilient Measures stream, homeowners can access grants of up to $100,000 for house raising and up to $50,000 for retrofitting works to strengthen and adapt their homes, reducing the impact of future floods.

Homeowners eligible for Resilient Measures may also seek a grant for costs associated with other assessment activities, such as planning documentation, feasibility, design, and development approvals, where appropriate, up to a maximum of $20,000.

Through the Resilient Homes Program, homeowners can access matched funding, with the NSW Reconstruction Authority contributing dollar-for-dollar alongside eligible homeowner co-contributions up to $100,000 for house raising and up to $50,000 for retrofitting works to strengthen the flood resilience of homes.

If all this sounds complicated, the Reconstruction Authority is hosting Resilient Homes Expos in Murwillumbah and Lismore, along with a series of Resilient Measures Information Sessions across the region to help people understand what is available.

These events will bring together experts in resilient design and construction, including architects, builders, relocation specialists, local councils and Reconstruction Authority staff.

So far, more than 580 home assessments have been completed, with hundreds of homeowners receiving individual reports and beginning upgrades to make their homes better prepared.

The Reconstruction Authority is encouraging eligible homeowners to apply for the program before March 31 to ensure they can access tailored support before the program ends in June 2027.

Homeowners can register for upcoming Expos and information sessions here.

Resilient Homes Expos Lismore

• Monday, November 10, 4pm–7pm
• South Lismore Bowling Club, 25 Wilson Street, South Lismore

Resilient Measures Information Session Coraki

• Wednesday, November 19, 4pm–7pm
• Coraki Youth Hall, 77 Bridge Street, Coraki

There are also sessions at Murwillumbah.

The $880 million Resilient Homes Program is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments as part of the broader recovery package for the Northern Rivers, delivered through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

This information was provided by the office of Janelle Saffin MP.

This article appeared on indyNR.com on 23 October 2025.