ARCHI Incentives Scheme
The ARCHI Incentives Scheme is a dedicated grant program supporting delivery of residential adaptive reuse projects in the City of Adelaide.
Partial funding is available for feasibility studies, professional advice, and the necessary documentation for Development Approval and carrying out construction work for residential adaptive reuse projects.
Eligibility
The ARCHI Incentives Scheme is available for projects located in the City of Adelaide involving a change-of-use to residential through adaptive reuse.
To unlock opportunities, we have expanded the program to provide enhanced support for residential adaptive reuse projects. Building categories now include:
- Shop-tops: Buildings up to four storeys in height.
- Commercial to residential: Buildings five storeys and above.
- Heritage: Adaptive reuse of heritage listed buildings to residential.
- Major Projects: Projects delivering 20+ dwellings (subject to Council decision).
Further details on project eligibility can be found in the ARCHI Incentives Operating Guidelines.
Funding and support
Part One: Feasibility assessment, professional advice and documentation
Successful applicants will receive a reimbursement covering a portion of the costs for professional advice to assess a building’s suitability for adaptive reuse and to prepare the necessary documentation for the Development Approval process in residential adaptive reuse projects.
Funding categories
| Category | Funding |
|---|---|
| Shop-tops: Buildings up to four storeys in height | Receive up to 50% of the total cost of consultant fees (up to $10,000) |
| Commercial to residential: Buildings five storeys and above | Receive up to 50% of the total cost of consultant fees (up to $25,000) |
| Major projects delivering 20+ dwellings | To be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with funding subject to Council decision |
Support
Professional advice may include:
- Assessment and analysis of the building’s condition, layout, materials, and architectural features.
- Specialist advice including planning, fire safety, structure, services, accessibility, energy performance, acoustics and cost – or other specific elements of the project.
- Concept and design development including architectural plans, drawings and specifications that document proposed works.
Funding is reimbursed on completion of the works and receipt of a Development Approval.
Part Two: Residential adaptive reuse works
Successful applicants will be reimbursed a percentage of costs for building works to deliver residential adaptive reuse projects.
Funding categories
| Category | Support | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Shop-tops: Buildings up to four storeys in height | Part 2A - Residential adaptive reuse construction works – Projects delivering one to three dwellings | Receive up to 50% of the total costs (up to $25,000) |
| Part 2B - Residential adaptive reuse construction works – Projects delivering four or more dwellings | Receive up to 50% of the total costs (up to $50,000) | |
| Commercial to residential: Buildings five storeys and above | Part 2A - Residential adaptive reuse construction works – Projects delivering one to three dwellings | Receive up to 50% of the total costs (up to $25,000) |
| Part 2B - Residential adaptive reuse construction works – Projects delivering four or more dwellings | Receive up to 50% of the total costs (up to $50,000) | |
| Major projects delivering 20+ dwellings | To be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with funding subject to Council decision | Funding recommendations exceeding $50,000 will be presented to Council for decision. |
Support
Building works may include:
- Fire safety upgrades
- Access upgrades
- Structural upgrades
- Base building repairs
- Building additions associated with the residential conversion (comprising less than 20% of the original building floorplate)
- Decks and/or balconies creating private open space
- Retrofitting works to improve building performance
- Building services upgrades
- Window openings and upgrades
- Internal partition walls
- Wet area upgrades
- Interior finishing
Funding is reimbursed upon satisfactory inspection by City of Adelaide staff confirming the project has been completed in accordance with approved documentation and funding agreement and receipt of the Certificate of Occupancy.
Interested in applying?
Applications for the ARCHI Incentives Scheme are now open.
Expression of interest
Register your interest by completing this form below. One of our ARCHI team members will contact you to discuss your project.
What are other incentives are available?
Adaptive reuse projects can also access City of Adelaide grants and incentives for heritage, sustainability and noise management.
Your ARCHI case manager can assist with navigating the incentives available for adaptive reuse projects.