Flood Property Assessment Program NSW

About this grant

This program provides property assessments for property owners in eligible areas impacted by the NSW February and March 2022 and/or June and July 2022 floods.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Property owners located in eligible nsw flood affected areas.
• If your building was damaged by the 2022 floods, you may be eligible for the flood property assessment program.
• This is an opt-in program that will provide you with a free, detailed assessment report, including a comprehensive scope of repair works and an estimate of repair costs.
• After receiving your report, you are in control of what happens next.
• The assessment report is only provided to you and is not available to council, insurers or the general public. however, you can provide the report to your insurer or builder to assist with planning repairs or rebuilding.
• Building owners can register for the program if the property is:
• Local government areas impacted by the february and march 2022 and/or june and july 2022 floods
• A residential building (where the residence has been affected by flood water)
• A farm homestead or rural building (where the building has been affected by flood water)
• A building on commercial property used for primary business operation including shops and tourism-related businesses, owned by small businesses or primary producers (where the building has been affected by flood water).
• Tax deductions for primary producer deposits
• Get customs duty and gst exemptions

What the funding covers

• Flood property assessment.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/flood-property-assessment-program-nsw for application details

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