Resilient Homes Program

Latest news and key information

Program application timeline

Northern Rivers

Eligible homeowners can submit a Buyback application until 31 December 2025. New applications for Resilient Measures will close on 31 March 2026.

Central West

Eligible homeowners are encouraged to submit applications for Resilient Measures and Buybacks by 31 March 2026 to ensure all resilience works and buybacks can be completed before the program closes in June 2027.

Key dates for both regions

All buyback property purchases must be settled by 30 June 2026. Relocations must occur by the end of 2026.

All renovation and building works must be completed by 31 March 2027 with payments finalised and acquitted by mid-June 2027.

If you haven’t put in an application for the Resilient Homes Program you can do so here.

Please also see frequently asked questions for the Northern Rivers and Central West.

Relocatable homes for sale

NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is offering selected buyback homes for sale and relocation. Find out more about the steps to purchase and relocate a home from RA. See this page for information on prioritisation mapping for the Northern Rivers.

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 prioritisation 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.

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.

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.