Does the NDIS cover home maintenance?
Generally no for general repairs — that's an ordinary home cost. But home modifications for access can be funded. Here's the difference and how to ask.
Generally no. Everyday repairs and upkeep — fixing a leaking tap, painting, replacing a hot water system — are ordinary costs of running a home, so the NDIS doesn't fund them. But **home modifications** for disability access, like ramps, rails and bathroom changes, are a different thing entirely and *can* be funded under your **Capital** budget.
The short answer
Why general maintenance isn't funded
Where home modifications come in
How to ask, and what evidence helps
A realistic picture
Frequently asked questions
Will the NDIS fix things that break in my house?
Generally no. Repairs like plumbing, electrical faults or appliance breakdowns are ordinary costs of running a home, so they're not funded — even if your disability makes them harder to arrange or pay for.
What's the difference between maintenance and a home modification?
Maintenance keeps an existing home working — an ordinary cost. A home modification changes the home because of your disability so you can access and use it safely, such as a ramp or accessible bathroom. Modifications can be funded; maintenance can't.
Does the NDIS maintain equipment it funded?
Often yes. Servicing, repairs or maintenance of NDIS-funded assistive technology or an installed modification — like a funded hoist or ramp — can be covered. It's general home upkeep, unrelated to funded supports, that isn't.
Can I get modifications if I rent?
Yes, but you'll need the property owner's written consent, and the process still starts with an OT assessment. Your support coordinator can help you approach the landlord and work through the approvals. See our NDIS home modifications guide.