Resilient Homes Program

If your home is in flood-prone areas of the Northern Rivers or Central West regions affected by the 2022 floods, you may be eligible for the NSW Government’s Resilient Homes Program. This program provides support, including voluntary home buybacks for properties in the highest-risk areas.

Flood recovery programs can be overwhelming. Expert legal advice can help you understand your options and get the best outcome.

The Resilient Homes Program is an $800 million NSW Government program to help homeowners in flood-affected areas build resilience and reduce future risk.

It operates in two regions:

• • Northern Rivers – Ballina, Byron, Clarence, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, Tweed LGAs
  • Central West – Cabonne, Forbes, Lachlan, Parkes LGAs, and Euabalong in Cobar LGA

Key features of the program include:

• • Voluntary home buybacks in the highest-risk flood locations
  • Grants of $50,000-$100,000 for home raising, rebuilding, or flood-proofing
  • Options to relocate existing homes to safer areas
  • Independent valuations to determine fair market value
  • Ongoing support throughout the process

Properties in high-risk areas may be subject to compulsory acquisition under the program.

Unlike standard acquisition for infrastructure projects, the Resilient Homes Program is about homes at severe flood risk.

The process typically involves:

1. 1. Assessment and Eligibility – Flood modelling to identify homes at the highest risk
   2. Property Evaluation – Independent valuations to determine fair market value
   3. Voluntary Participation – Homeowners decide whether to accept a buyback offer
   4. Negotiation and Agreement – Offers can be reviewed and negotiated
   5. Settlement and Support – Compensation is paid, and relocation assistance may be provided
   6. Dispute Resolution – Legal assistance to resolve disputes over valuations or terms

Knowing your rights is key to getting fair compensation.

Land Acquisition Lawyers specialise in compulsory acquisition for NSW government programs.

• • The Process – From notification to settlement
  • Fair Compensation – Full market value and additional relocation or loss costs
  • Representation and Negotiation – Working with government authorities to get the best outcome
  • Dispute Resolution – Mediation or legal action if required

A buyback under the Resilient Homes Program can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone. Contact Land Acquisition Lawyers to protect your rights and get fair compensation.

Navigating compulsory acquisition can be daunting, but we’ve helped numerous property owners and businesses affected achieve favourable results.

Deep Expertise: Hones Lawyers specialise in compulsory acquisition cases across NSW.

Proven Results: Our team has secured maximum compensation for clients affected.

Compassionate Support: We understand the disruption and stress this process can bring and are here to lighten the burden.

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