Can I Invoice for House and Yard Maintenance?

Key Points:

• House and yard maintenance must be essential for safety and directly related to your disability, not for general cosmetic work.
• House and yard maintenance can be funded by the NDIS if it is listed in your plan.
• This funding is taken from your Core Supports budget using the specific line item 01_019_0120_1_1.
• The maximum hourly rate for maintenance is capped by the NDIS (approx. $56.98 as of July 2025) and is lower than the rate for personal care workers.
• You must keep hours reasonable and necessary for your situation as listed in your plan.

Summary:

This article highlights how NDIS participants can use their funding to maintain a safe and accessible home environment. This support must be reasonable and necessary, meaning it is only for essential tasks like mowing and basic cleaning that you cannot do because of your disability. The funding comes from your Core Supports budget and is claimed using a specific NDIS line item for house and yard maintenance. The maximum hourly rate for this service is capped at a lower price than a personal care support worker’s rate.

Outline:

1. Introduction
2. What Does House and Yard Maintenance Mean?
3. Is It Included in Your NDIS Plan?
4. Support Worker & Standard Rates
5. Keeping it Reasonable: Managing Your Budget
6. How AIIM Choices Supports Your NDIS Journey

Keeping your home and yard safe and clean is an important part of living well. For many NDIS participants, this kind of support is about health, safety, and independence. Let’s talk about how house and yard maintenance fits into your NDIS plan, how invoicing works for support workers, and what you should keep in mind when using this type of funding.

What Does House and Yard Maintenance Mean?

NDIS House and yard maintenance usually includes practical tasks that help you keep your living space in good condition. This can include things like:

• Mowing lawns and trimming edges
• Minor garden clean-ups
• Light home maintenance tasks
• Cleaning areas that are difficult for you to manage safely

It’s important to remember that this funding is meant for maintenance, not renovations or major landscaping. The goal is to keep your environment safe and accessible, not to upgrade or redecorate your home.

Is It Included in Your NDIS Plan?

House and yard maintenance NDIS support is not automatically included in your plan. This means that before you book anyone for house or yard work, check your plan carefully first.

This support is usually listed under Core Supports. House and yard maintenance is billed using the NDIS Support Catalogue line item: House and/or Yard Maintenance (Item Ref: 01_019_0120_1_1).

If you’re unsure, you can ask your support coordinator or plan manager to help confirm whether you have NDIS house maintenance funds allocated for it. Sometimes participants assume it’s automatically covered, but that’s not always the case. You must have it specifically included in your plan for NDIS to fund these services.

Support Worker & Standard Rates

The rate charged for house and yard maintenance is often lower than the rate for a traditional, high-intensity disability support worker providing personal care. It is a specific, lower-cost item reflecting that it is a domestic activity. 

Support Item	NDIS Maximum Hourly Rate
House and/or Yard Maintenance	$56.98

Keeping it Reasonable: Managing Your Budget

When it comes to the number of hours, like your suggestion of four hours per month, you must ask yourself: Is this amount reasonable and necessary for your needs?

• If you have a small backyard and your lawn grows slowly, four hours might be too much.
• If you have a large property and severe mobility issues, four hours may be reasonable to ensure safety.

The NDIS expects you to be a careful shopper. You should not excessively overspend on this item. For example, if your friend can help mow the lawn for free, the NDIS would not fund a paid service. We always encourage you to get a quote from a potential provider and agree on a clear scope of work before they start.

How AIIM Choices Supports Your NDIS Journey

As your Plan Manager, we are here to help you keep track of these specific budgets. Our NDIS plan managers ensure your provider invoices are correct, use the right codes, and stay within the set price limits, so your funding lasts for your whole plan!

If you need any guidance on setting up service agreements or checking if a cost is compliant, just give us a call.

We support participants across Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Darwin, and we’re always here to talk through your options and provide clear guidance.

Planning ahead for your next NDIS plan review? We’ll help you feel prepared by making sure your spending is clear and aligned with your goals, so you can confidently request the support you need moving forward.

If you’re considering switching plan management providers, we can also help you. Our team will walk you through each step and make the transition easy, so you can start enjoying responsive support and a service designed around your goals.

With AIIM Choices, you get more than NDIS plan management services. You gain a caring partner who listens, explains things in everyday language, and stays by your side as your needs grow or change.

We’re here to help you feel supported, informed, and in control of your funding, every step of the way.