Council
9 March, 2024
Incentives to build in small towns
MOYNE Shire Council is offering cash incentives for people to build or relocate a home to the shire’s smaller towns.
The Small Town Incentive Grant will provide 10 eligible applicants up to $2,000 when they build or relocate a home to a town in the shire with a population less than 500 people (using suitably zoned land).
Mayor Cr Ian Smith said the grant could be used to help people establish their new homes.
“It might be things like getting plans drawn, installing wastewater systems, establishment of driveways and fencing or installation of solar panels,” Cr Smith said.
“The aim of this grant is to help unlock existing vacant lots in our smaller townships and encourage growth in those communities.”
Cr Smith said new builds or relocations in towns such as Garvoc, Woolsthorpe and Panmure would be eligible.
“There’s an eligibility criteria that includes ensuring the proposed build is within the township boundary and already appropriately zoned along with a few other key areas,” he said.
“This is a great way to help encourage people to look at our smaller towns, where land is affordable and in good supply, there are good access to services and a strong sense of community.”
Eligibility information and details on how to apply will be available soon, with grants open until the funding is exhausted.
