Important information for Home Raising program
30 July 2023: Program closed to new registrations.
1 December 2025: Grant applications for funding closed.
31 March 2027: The completion of works date listed in your Building Contract must not exceed this date.
You must complete the following before 30 June 2027 (or as per the ‘eligible works table’ agreed in your letter of offer):
- a request for final milestone payment submitted to QRIDA
- a RHF completion inspection of the works
- Final Building Certification (if applicable) or the provision of the required trade certificates as listed in the Value for Money Certificate
- Rectification of defects or incomplete works by the licensed contractor
- final invoices issued to the homeowner by the licensed contractor
- final invoices submitted by the homeowner to QRIDA
- final milestone payment released by QRIDA.
You need to allow time in your planning for these activities to ensure you meet the works completed deadline.
In May 2024, a regulation amendment was passed to increase the Home Raising program funding threshold from $100,000 to $150,000.
This was in response to concerns from homeowners that market conditions, cost of living pressures and ongoing recovery from flood damage was making it challenging to raise their homes, even with the grant funding available.
That's why we increased funding for eligible works from $100,000 to $150,000. This meant eligible homeowners had access to an additional government funding before they needed to contribute.
This has enabled more homeowners to raise their homes and protect more homes from future flooding events.
If you've commenced or completed resilience works, this additional funding can be reimbursed once your application is approved by QRIDA.
What this meant
If you were eligible for the Home Raising program, (including demolish and rebuild or relocate), you could apply for funding of up to $150,000 for eligible works.
This funding was to raise your home above the 2021–2022 flood event level and the assessed flood level.
This included homeowners assessed under the recently expanded home raise eligibility criteria through a 1-on-1appointment and who received their eligibility letter from us.