OPEN for Residents of Dolphin Sands and Surrounds Only
Overview
The Tasmanian Government is providing financial assistance to low-income households in the Dolphin Sands area whose principal place of residence was damaged or destroyed in the December 2025 bushfire emergency.
Support may include:
- Temporary Living Expenses
- Replacement of Household Items
- Repair and Restoration of the home
Each grant provides up to $11,650 per household.
Applicants may receive one, two, or all three grants, depending on eligibility.
Types of assistance available
| Grant Type | Who Can Apply | What It Covers | Maximum Assistance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Living Expenses | Low-income households | Temporary accommodation when the home is uninhabitable or inaccessible | Up to $11,650 |
| Replacement of Household Items | Low-income households | Essential household items destroyed or damaged | Up to $11,650 |
| Repair and Restoration | Low-income homeowners | Repairs needed to restore home to a basic, liveable standard | Up to $11,650 |
More detail is available in the Guidelines and Fact Sheet.
Eligible Locations
This program is available only to households whose principal place of residence is located in:
- Dolphin Sands and surrounding areas
Your home must have been in this location at the time of the emergency.
Who can apply
You may be eligible if you meet all of the following:
- You can provide proof of identity.
- Your main home is in the eligible location.
- You meet income and asset limits.
- You have no or inadequate insurance.
- Your home is damaged or destroyed and uninhabitable.
Full eligibility requirements are available in the Guidelines.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s grants management system, SmartyGrants.
- If you have applied for emergency grants before, log in using your existing SmartyGrants account.
- New users will need to create a SmartyGrants account before applying.
Supporting documents
- Fact Sheet - Temporary Living Expenses Grant (PDF, 159 KB)
- Fact Sheet - Replacement of Household Items Grant (PDF, 132 KB)
- Fact Sheet - Repair and Restoration Grant (PDF, 132 KB)
- Guidelines (PDF, 260.1 KB)
You can call us at 1800 204 224 or send an email to eagrants@dpac.tas.gov.au for support.
SmartyGrants technical assistance:
- Phone: 03 9320 6888
- Email: service@smartygrants.com.au
- Technical help guide for applicants