If you own an older coastal home in Townsville, the Queensland Government’s Household Resilience Program (HRP) may help cover part of the cost of upgrading to a more cyclone-resilient roof. Here’s a plain-English overview — the program decides eligibility and funding, not us.
What the program is
The HRP is a state government grant designed to help eligible owner-occupiers in coastal areas improve the resilience of their homes against cyclones, including roof upgrades. Rounds, budgets and rules are set by the government and can change.
Who may be eligible
- Owner-occupied homes (not investment properties)
- Generally homes built before 1984
- Located within the eligible coastal cyclone region
- Subject to household income and other criteria set by the program
How the funding works
Where approved, the program typically contributes a share of the upgrade cost up to an indicative maximum (commonly cited around $15,000), with the homeowner covering the remainder. Final amounts and approvals are determined entirely by the program.