Natural Disaster Financial Assistance for Local Councils is provided to assist in the recovery process and alleviate some of the financial burden that may be experienced following a natural disaster. Financial Assistance in Victoria has been provided by the State of Victoria in accordance with Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements since 1974.
Frequently asked questions (96 kb PDF)
Guidelines for Council claims (144 kb PDF)
Municipal claim form (141 kb Excel)
Financial assistance provided to local councils for the 2009 bushfires
In response to the 2009 Victorian bushfires, the State Government will reimburse local councils from fire-affected municipalities a range of recovery and response measures not normally eligible under the Natural Disaster Funding Arrangements.
Bushfire assistance for local councils - information on eligible measures and how to make a claim
