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VHRF – Application

Victorian Heritage Restoration Fund | Application Form

Before you apply, please check our Eligibility page and Frequently Asked Questions page to ensure you meet the VHRF eligibility criteria. Also ensure you have read over the VHRF Assessment Criteria before you start your application. Please include all attachments in your submission and send a digital copy to the VHRF Administrator via email at vhrf@nattrust.com.au

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Applicant Information

Building Address(Required)
Are you the owner of the property or an authorised representative?
Owner Address(Required)
GST Registered?
Not sure, find out here: https://www.heritage.vic.gov.au/heritage-listings/is-my-place-heritage-listed
Max. file size: 128 MB.

Proposed Work

Insert 2 clear photos showing the property itself and the issue you want to rectify
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Max. file size: 128 MB.

To be eligible, you must obtain at least two firm quotes for each eligible component of works. Quotes must be dated and have been obtained within the last 6 months. The two quotes must be detailed, broken down quotes, and must refer to the same scope of works for direct comparison of tradespeople.

For example: If you are applying to reinstate an original fence and to undertake tuck pointing works, you must supply two quotes for the fencing works and two quotes for the tuck pointing works.

Quotes should be sought from reputable tradespeople who have demonstrated experience in heritage conservation projects, such as those on the Victorian Heritage Services Directory. Please upload quotes for each trade/contractor required for the proposed works.

Attach 2 clear quotes for the proposed works (Must be 2)
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Max. file size: 128 MB.
Evidence that the proposed works are reconstructive or restorative (eg original building plans, historical photographs or drawings).

If you are part of a terrace row and a neighbour has completed these works, this can be used as evidence.

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Max. file size: 128 MB.
    Have you discussed this with your Council?
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    Max. file size: 128 MB.
      Do you have a planning permit for these works?
      Max. file size: 128 MB.
      Do you need a Heritage Victoria permit?
      (note: only for Victorian Heritage Registered sites and exemptions do apply)
      Max. file size: 128 MB.
      Drop files here or
      Max. file size: 128 MB.
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        Privacy Collection Notice

        Successful applicants will be required to display a VHRF sign clearly visible on the site, acknowledging the assistance provided by VHRF, for the duration of the works.

        The personal information on this form is collected by Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund for the purposes of assessing potential grants and associated administrative purposes. The collection of this information is required by Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund. Where you do not provide the information required by this form we may be unable to process your application or provide you with the service sought. Personal information collected in this form will not be disclosed to any other organisation. You can request access to your personal information by contacting the VHRF Administrator. Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information.

        Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund may also use photographs and general details of your restoration in marketing and promotion of Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund.

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