What happens to your housing when your NDIS plan changes?
How plan reviews, reassessments and funding changes affect your SDA, SIL or ILO — and how to protect your home through a plan change
How does a plan reassessment affect my housing?
What if my housing funding is reduced or changed?
How do I protect my home through a plan change?
What kinds of plan change are there?
What happens to my SDA, SIL and ILO specifically?
What should I check when I get a new plan?
What are my options if housing funding is cut?
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my housing when my NDIS plan changes?
At a reassessment, your home-and-living funding can be continued, increased, reduced or changed. If your needs are unchanged and the evidence still supports it, your SDA, SIL or ILO is usually continued. Keeping your evidence current makes continuity straightforward.
Can I lose my home if my NDIS funding is cut?
A funding change doesn't automatically end your tenancy — your home is governed by your tenancy or residency agreement with its own notice and protections. If housing funding is reduced, get advice quickly, gather updated evidence, and consider seeking a review of the decision.
How do I protect my housing at a plan reassessment?
Keep OT and specialist evidence current, document any changes in your needs beforehand, use a support coordinator to show continuity of need, understand your tenancy agreement, and act promptly to seek a review if funding is cut.
Can I appeal a cut to my housing funding?
Yes. If you disagree with an NDIA decision about your home-and-living funding, you can request a review of that reviewable decision within the required timeframe. Getting advice and updated evidence early strengthens your case.
Will my SIL or SDA continue at my next plan?
Usually yes, where your needs are unchanged and the evidence still supports it. Established housing supports are generally continued, but out-of-date evidence or changed needs without documentation can put continuity at risk — so keep your assessments current.
Can I ask for more housing funding before my plan ends?
Yes. If your needs change significantly, you can report a change of circumstances and ask for an early reassessment or a plan variation rather than waiting for your scheduled date. Bring updated evidence showing why more support is now reasonable and necessary.
How long do I have to challenge a housing funding decision?
You generally have three months from the date of the decision to request an internal review. Acting early gives you time to gather updated evidence, and a support coordinator or free advocate can help you lodge it correctly.
Does my SDA funding move with me if I change homes?
SDA is tied to a specific enrolled dwelling and design category, so a new home must be enrolled at a matching category for the funding to work. Plan any move with your provider and coordinator so your funding and the dwelling line up — see moving-house-with-sda-funding.