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CONSTRUCTION of smaller and more affordable homes across Lismore is being boosted by a $15,000 grant to help people build or relocate new homes in the region.<\/p>\n

The council housing grants are part of a $1.2 million pool, with about half already allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n

The program aims to support first-home buyers, people relocating due to flood impacts, and participants in the NSW Reconstruction Authority buyback scheme.<\/p>\n

Lismore City Council is also encouraging community housing providers and developers building multi-unit projects for affordable rental to apply.<\/p>\n

Mayor Steve Krieg said the program is part of council’s broader push to improve housing diversity and affordability across the region.<\/p>\n

“This is a targeted, practical step we can take to help more people call Lismore home \u2014 especially those still recovering or trying to get a start in a tough housing market,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The response so far has been encouraging, but we know there are still many out there who qualify and just haven’t applied yet.”<\/p>\n

Andre Stamatakakos was one of the recipients of the grant and also qualified for the state government’s $10,000 First Home Buyers Grant. He has now built a house and used the grant funds to pay for landscaping.<\/p>\n

“Having that extra $15,000 meant we could complete things we hadn’t expected to finish, which took the pressure off and made a huge difference,” he said.<\/p>\n

“The fact that the Council is investing back into the city, and the community is heartwarming. It shows they’re committed to helping us build a bright future here.”<\/p>\n

Saffron Bond, another recipient of the program, said the grant has been crucial in helping her relocate her home after the floods.<\/p>\n

“This grant has helped make the move smoother, covering some of the costs so I can focus on getting the house to a safer place, out of the flood zone, where we can settle,” she said.<\/p>\n

“This grant helps me try to claw my way back to my position before the flood.”<\/p>\n

The grant is paid upon completion of the new dwelling, once an Occupation Certificate is issued.<\/p>\n

To be eligible, applicants must have lodged a Development Application, Complying Development Certificate or Section 68 application via the NSW Planning Portal.<\/p>\n

For details or to apply, visit www.lismore.nsw.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CONSTRUCTION of smaller and more affordable homes across Lismore is being boosted by a $15,000 grant to help people build or relocate new homes in the region. The council housing grants are part of a $1.2 million pool, with about half already allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The program aims to support first-home buyers, […]<\/p>\n

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