Resilient Homes Fund

Queensland homeowners who experienced damage to their residential property as a result of flooding in 2021–22 can now register their interest for the $741 million Resilient Homes Fund.

The Resilient Homes Fund was developed following the 2021–22 disaster season and applies to flood-affected residential properties within 39 local government areas (LGA) activated for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for recent flooding.

The program recognises there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Funding will be used to repair, retrofit, raise or buy-back eligible properties.

Different options for homeowners will be considered on a case-by-case basis, which will be specific to their level of flood damage, future flood risk, property type and personal circumstance.

Resilient Retrofit Program

Funding is available to incorporate flood resilient design and materials in liveable rooms or areas and to raise or relocate services essential to the continued liveability of the home. Funding is available to both insured and uninsured homeowners. Funding does not cover the yard, other ancillary structures or any common property areas.

Home Raising Program

Funding is available to both insured and uninsured homeowners to raise their home to reduce the impact of future flood events. The habitable floor of the home is to be raised to meet or exceed the Flood Hazard Level (minimum habitable floor level), as defined by the relevant local government planning scheme.

Voluntary Home Buy-back Program

Homes in areas of known high flood risk areas which are determined not be suitable for retrofit or raising, will be considered for Voluntary Home Buy-back. This program will be delivered on a case by case basis, taking into account owner preferences, flood risk and economic viability.