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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
Household Resilience Program
The program provides funding to help eligible homeowners in coastal parts of Queensland improve the resilience of their homes against cyclones.
The program released Phase 4 in 2024. If you live in a house with the following attributes built before 1984, and located within 50km of the coastline from Bundaberg to the Queensland/Northern Territory border, you can apply to receive a Queensland Government (means-tested) grant of 75% of the cost of improvements (up to a maximum of grant value of $11,250 including GST).
You must make a minimum co-contribution of 25% towards the approved program works undertaken, with the payment going directly to the approved contractor. The improvement works must total $3,300 or more.
Upgrade/improvement options include:
- full roof replacement and roof structure tie-down upgrades
- roof structure tie-down upgrades using an external over-batten system
- replacement of garage doors and frames
- window protection such as cyclone shutters or screens
- tie-downs of external structures (e.g., sheds)
- replacement of external hollow core doors with solid external grade doors.
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Description
Owner
Queensland Government Department of Communities, Housing and digital Economy
Audience
Homeowner, Industry
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Yes
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
Yes
Evidence of Effectiveness
Has been tried and effective at reducing damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
Brief, and easy to understand
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