Central West temporary housing
Temporary accommodation options are available in the Central West region, where homes have been damaged or lost to floods.
Register for housing
Call Service NSW on 13 77 88 to register for temporary housing.
For face-to-face help, visit a recovery centre.
Use the Disaster Assistance Finder to find what other support is available to you.
More information will be available here soon about additional locations of the At-home caravan program.
Pods on private property
The Pods on Private Property Program will provide temporary housing support to eligible residents of the Cabonne Shire who have had their homes severely impacted by the 2022 floods. Pods will be provided by the NSW Government at no cost.
Applications are now open. If you are interested in applying for the program, contact housingtaskforce@resilience.nsw.gov.au
Due to differences in geography, population and property type, pods are only available on private property for eligible residents in the Central West.
How properties are assessed for the Pods on Private Property Program
Properties will be assessed according to multiple eligibility criteria. If you apply for the program, a member of the NSW Reconstruction Authority Housing Taskforce will work through the eligibility process with you.
At-home caravan program
At-home caravans are available to residents in the Cabonne Shire who are unable to live in their homes due to flood damage.
Residents who lived in the Cabonne Shire area before the November 2022 flood are eligible for the program.
The caravans are located on the resident’s private property, or can be located on a rental property with permission from the landlord. They can also be located on someone else’s private property (family and friends) with their permission. Properties are assessed to make sure they can safely accommodate a caravan.
The caravans are provided at no cost under a hire agreement. You'll still need to pay your regular bills like water, electricity and sewage.
How to apply for the At-home caravan program
Residents can email caravans@resilience.nsw.gov.au for application forms and more information.
How properties are assessed for the At-home caravan program
Not all properties are suitable for caravans. Properties will be assessed on criteria such as the size and slope, and available services.
If your property was assessed as unsuitable, you can submit further information to:
- Camplify – 1300 416 133
- NSW Reconstruction Authority – 9212 9200 or email caravans@resilience.nsw.gov.au