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Eastern Victorian Bushfire Rebuilding Rebate Programs (page 1 of 9)
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Applications close: Friday 31 May 2025 at 5:00 PM

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INTRODUCTION
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OVERVIEW
The Eastern Victorian Bushfire Rebuilding Rebate Programs provide financial support for properties destroyed or significantly damaged by the 2019-20 Eastern Victorian bushfires. Further details of each of the programs is as follows:

Planning and Building Assistance Rebate Program
Funding up to $5,000 per eligible applicant will be provided to reclaim expenses accrued in the preparation of professional services and property-based assessments, required under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 or a building permit as required under the Building Act 1993.

Rainwater and Septic Tank Replacement Rebate Program
The program will provide up to $25,500 in rebates to support eligible households on non-reticulated water systems to reclaim expenses for the replacement of their primary use rainwater and/or septic tank to ensure they have access to usable drinking water and safe disposal of wastewater.

Geotechnical Assessment Rebate Program
Rebates up to $400 for standard soil reports in support of obtaining building permits or up to $2,000 for full geotechnical assessment required to satisfy relevant planning scheme overlays in East Gippsland and Towong Shires.
Before commencing your application, check the program eligibility criteria and guidelines to confirm you are eligible for a rebate.
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• For assistance with program guidelines email: recovery.rebates@delwp.vic.gov.au

• For technical queries email: grantsinfo@delwp.vic.gov.au

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