NSW Reconstruction Authority – Northern Rivers

NSW Reconstruction Authority's focus is to lead and coordinate the recovery and reconstruction of housing, essential assets and infrastructure in flood impacted areas across the NSW Northern Rivers.

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Resilient Homes Program application deadlines

We are calling for final applications for Buybacks for eligible homeowners by 31 December 2025. Please apply by the end of this year to ensure your application can be assessed. Applications for Resilient Measures will close on 31 March 2026.

Find program timelines and frequently asked questions here final applications for the Resilient Homes Program in the Northern Rivers.

Help is available through the following phone lines and websites:

Project data

Find the latest data and delivery status our current projects.

Northern Rivers progress

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Resilient Homes Program

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Resilient Lands Program

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Economic recovery

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Reconstruction

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Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan

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Our work

Events and updates

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Community and Industry Events

The NSW Reconstruction Authority regularly hosts events for community members, stakeholders and industry.

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Community updates

Latest news

Ministerial media release

Natural disaster declarations made for six LGAs following NSW Bushfires

The Albanese and Minns Governments have activated disaster assistance to communities in 6 Local Government Areas (LGAs) following a number of bushfires across New South Wales.
Ministerial media release

Deadline approaching for Northern Rivers homeowners as Resilient Homes Program enters final phase

The NSW Government is issuing a final call for homeowners to apply for support under the Resilient Homes Program, which offers eligible residents the opportunity to have their homes voluntarily bought back or receive funding to repair and strengthen properties against future flooding.
Ministerial media release

Central West homeowners urged to return recovery into resilience as program nears close

Flood-affected homeowners across the Central West are encouraged to apply for the Resilient Homes Program before 31 March 2026, in time for the full closure by end of June 2027.
Ministerial media release

Lismore flood buyback auction draws record crowd as 12 homes offered for sale

A record crowd of nearly 100 people attended the ninth flood buyback house auction in Lismore overnight, with successful bidders walking away with homes ranging from $400 to $79,000.
Ministerial media release

Sandhills Wetlands reopened as part of almost $26 million Byron Bay flood resilience project

The restoration of a major wetland in the heart of Byron Bay is part of a $26 million project to reduce the impact of flooding in the tourist destination, as well as keeping pollution away from its celebrated beaches.

Support and contact

Call Resilient Homes Program: 1800 844 085

Call Service NSW: 13 77 88

NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

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