How it works
The purpose of the Built Heritage Incentive Fund is to assist owners of heritage buildings to undertake conservation and seismic strengthening work where successful outcomes would be unlikely without assistance.
15% of the fund is reserved for conservation-specific work, whilst 85% is intended for work related to earthquake strengthening. Earthquake strengthening work can include:
- an initial engineering report or assessment
- the detailed design
- a grant towards actual strengthening work.
The fund recognises the importance of conserving, restoring, protecting and caring for buildings on the Wellington City District Plan Heritage List (684KB PDF) or buildings that contribute to Heritage Areas (2.3MB PDF).
How to apply
Please note that work for which funding is applied for cannot have started prior to the decision date. Please check the funding calendar for confirmed closing and decision dates.
Contact our Heritage Advisors on 04 499 4444 to discuss any projects you may be considering.
Criteria and the application process
Find information to help you submit an accurate and complete Built Heritage Incentive Fund application.
Applying for the Built Heritage Incentive Fund
Get a breakdown of how Built Heritage Incentive Fund applications are assessed, prioritised and allocated.
How we assess BHIF applications and allocate funding
Past projects we've supported
Find out about past allocations (264KB PDF)
Learn about some of the projects we've contributed to.
BHIF funded projects
Apply for funding
Go to Funding Portal
Other funding sources
Other sources of funding available for heritage properties include: