Local Heritage Program – applications now open

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Conserving, managing and maintaining heritage places across our local government area can be challenging, particularly as buildings and structures age, costs increase and use of places change and evolve.
Council’s Local Heritage Program is designed to assist owners and managers of local heritage places to conserve, maintain or enhance the heritage features of their property, or upgrade or activate heritage buildings so these buildings can continue to contribute to the prosperity and liveability of our local government area.
Under the Program, Kyogle Council will fund 50% of the total cost of a local heritage project up to a maximum of $5,000. The owner or manager of a local heritage place will be responsible for funding the remaining project costs and arranging for the works to be undertaken.
Projects which can be funded under the program include:
✅ repairs, repainting and restoration of buildings;
✅ upgrading buildings and structures to meet current National Construction Code requirements;
✅ preparation of assessments and reports required to support development proposals to activate heritage places and buildings;
✅ development application fees and charges where Council approval is required for a project affecting a heritage place.
For further information about the program including eligibility criteria and how to apply, please read the Program Guidelines on Council’s website by following this link.
Council’s Planning Services team is also available to meet with applicants to discuss project eligibility and provide guidance on any planning requirements that may apply.
Applications close COB, Friday, 26 June 2026.