People who own or manage heritage properties can get support to help look after them.
Wollongong Heritage Fund
Each year, owners of heritage properties listed in our Local Environmental Plan can apply for support to repair and maintain their properties, or to prepare plans and reports for future work.
Read more on our Heritage Grants page.
Free advice
Our heritage staff can provide advice to owners, managers and potential buyers of heritage properties. This advice could cover future development options, maintenance works and other relevant issues.
If your heritage project is more complex, we can also arrange a formal pre-lodgement meeting free of charge.
Use the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call (02) 4227 7111 to get advice about a heritage property.
Development fees and charges
If your heritage property is listed in our Local Environmental Plan, you may be able to apply for a refund of any Development Application and Construction Certificate fees. To be eligible, projects must not involve demolishing or removing any heritage items, and must be sympathetic to the property’s heritage.
Use the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call (02) 4227 7111 to request a refund.
Land rates and taxes
The official value of a piece of land can be affected by whether or not it is recognised as having heritage value. This is important because the land value can affect any land taxes and Council rates that might apply.
If your property is listed as a heritage item on our Local Environmental Plan or the State Heritage Register, your Notice of Valuation from the NSW Valuer General should note that the land is 'heritage restricted'. This means that the valuation of your land takes into consideration the impact of the heritage listing.
If your Notice of Valuation doesn't show a heritage restriction and you think it should, you can contact the NSW Valuer General to ask for a review.
For more details, see the NSW State Government Valuer General website.