Funding through Rochester Community Access Flood Relief Fund is available for community members of Rochester residing within
postcode 3561 and
nearby localities identified as having been impacted by the floods in October 2022.
Funding through Rochester Community Access Flood Relief Fund is available for community members'
primary residence only. This includes people who are renting or are home owners. Community members cannot get funding for any properties that they rent or own but use as secondary residence (e.g., holiday homes).
As part of Round One of Rochester Community Access Flood Relief Fund, community members can apply for
up to $500 of financial support payments. Depending on available funds, there may be a Round Two opening at a later date (date to be confirmed).
Key dates and funding for Round One:
Applications open: 20 July 2023
Applications close: To be confirmed
Funding limit: Max of $500 per household
The funding is to be used to
replace items that were damaged or lost during the floods and is limited to
one payment per household per round.
Also note that this funding is for individuals and not for businesses. If you are a local business that has been affected, please go to
Business Groups Flood Recovery Grants to find information about the support available for businesses.