NDIS Cleaning Price Guide (2025-26)
If you searched for the NDIS cleaning price guide, this is the main household tasks rate you need to check first. We have pulled the common house cleaning line item into one page so you do not have to dig through the full pricing document.
Reference rate
$58.03
per hour
Line item
01_020_0120_1_1
House cleaning and household activities
Category
Core
Assistance with Daily Life
Last updated
31 December 2025
Based on 2025-26 pricing
What the NDIS cleaning line item usually covers
This guide is most relevant for participants, families, support coordinators, and plan managers checking common cleaning or household task charges. Typical funded tasks may include:
- Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and general home cleaning.
- Bathroom and kitchen cleaning linked to daily living needs.
- Laundry and other routine household support tasks.
- Practical help that is disability related and supports safe living at home.
Funding still depends on the participant's plan, goals, disability-related support needs, and how the provider applies the current pricing rules.
Example NDIS cleaning costs
These examples use the common reference rate above and assume weekday daytime household tasks. They are planning examples only.
| Cleaning time | Estimated weekly cost | Estimated monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours per week | $116.06 | $502.54 |
| 3 hours per week | $174.09 | $753.81 |
| 4 hours per week | $232.12 | $1005.08 |
NDIS cleaning rates by time of day and day type
The reference rate of $58.03/hr applies to weekday daytime cleaning (generally 6am–8pm Monday to Friday). The NDIS Pricing Arrangements allow providers to charge higher amounts outside standard hours. The table below shows typical loading levels based on current pricing rules.
| When support is delivered | Approximate loading | Approximate hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (6am – 8pm) | Standard (1×) | $58.03 |
| Weekday evening (after 8pm) or overnight | +25% | ~$72.54 |
| Saturday | +25% | ~$72.54 |
| Sunday | +50% | ~$87.05 |
| Public holiday | +75% | ~$101.55 |
Rates shown are indicative based on standard NDIS loading rules. Always confirm with your provider's service agreement and the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits document.
What can change the actual cleaning rate?
- The day and time of the roster.
- The exact support item used in the service agreement.
- Whether travel or other provider charges apply under current rules.
- The participant's circumstances and the complexity of support delivery.
- Whether the provider is charging at the maximum rate or below it.
What NDIS will and won't fund for cleaning
Not all cleaning tasks are automatically fundable. The NDIS applies a "reasonable and necessary" test — the support must be directly related to your disability and not something a person without a disability would also need to pay for.
Generally funded ✓
- Vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and general home cleaning
- Bathroom and toilet cleaning where disability affects safety
- Kitchen cleaning linked to daily living needs
- Laundry washing, drying, and folding
- Rubbish removal and bin management
- Making beds and changing linen
- Cleaning directly linked to a diagnosed health condition (e.g. allergen management)
Generally not funded ✗
- End-of-lease or bond cleans
- Commercial or rental property cleaning
- Deep cleans not related to a disability need
- Cleaning products, supplies, and equipment
- Garden maintenance and outdoor areas
- Pest control and building maintenance
- Tasks a person without a disability would also pay for
How to get NDIS cleaning funded in your plan
Cleaning is not automatically included in every NDIS plan. You need to demonstrate to your planner or LAC that it is a reasonable and necessary support for your specific situation.
- Connect the need to your disability. Explain specifically how your condition prevents you from cleaning safely or at all — for example, a physical disability limiting mobility, a mental health condition affecting motivation and hygiene, or a sensory condition making cleaning dangerous.
- Get supporting evidence. An occupational therapist (OT) report or letter from your treating clinician is the strongest evidence. The OT can assess your functional capacity and recommend how many hours per week are reasonable.
- Link cleaning to your plan goals. Frame cleaning as part of achieving goals like "maintaining a safe and healthy home environment" or "living as independently as possible." Planners fund supports that connect to goals.
- Raise it at your planning meeting. Request that household tasks be included in your Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Life budget. Be specific about frequency (e.g. 2 hours per week) based on your OT assessment.
- Choose your management type. If approved, plan-managed and self-managed participants can choose any provider. Agency-managed participants must use a registered NDIS provider.
- Set up a service agreement. Once you have a provider, sign a service agreement that specifies the support item (01_020_0120_1_1), frequency, rate, and any additional charges like travel or after-hours loadings.
Which plan management type can use NDIS cleaning?
All three plan management types can access cleaning supports, but with different rules about which providers you can use.
Agency-managed
Must use a registered NDIS provider. The NDIA pays the provider directly. Fewer provider options but less admin for participants.
Plan-managed
Can use registered or unregistered providers. Your plan manager pays invoices on your behalf. Good balance of flexibility and support.
Self-managed
Most flexibility — can hire any provider including non-registered cleaners. You pay invoices and claim reimbursement from the NDIS. More admin responsibility.
Frequently asked questions about NDIS cleaning
Can the NDIS pay for my cleaner every week?
Yes, if cleaning is included in your plan as a regular support. The frequency (weekly, fortnightly, etc.) should match your assessed need and be reflected in your service agreement. Budgets are typically set for the plan year, so you and your provider need to manage hours across the full plan period.
What is the minimum number of hours per cleaning visit?
The NDIS does not set a universal minimum visit length, but most providers apply a minimum of 1–2 hours per visit due to travel costs. Check with your provider before booking. If your assessment only supports 1 hour per week, discuss whether the provider can accommodate short visits.
Does cleaning come out of Core Supports or Capacity Building?
Cleaning is funded under Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Life (line item 01_020_0120_1_1). It does not come from Capacity Building. Core Supports funding is flexible, meaning it can be used across different Core support categories (Daily Activities, Community Participation, Transport, and Consumables) based on your needs.
Can I use leftover NDIS funds for more cleaning?
If you have unspent Core Supports funds near the end of your plan, you may be able to increase your cleaning hours — but only if cleaning is already included as an approved support. Speak with your support coordinator or plan manager to review your remaining budget.
What happens if my cleaner cancels?
Under NDIS rules, providers can charge a cancellation fee of up to 100% of the quoted support if you cancel with less than 2 business days notice (as of current NDIS pricing rules). This applies both ways — if your provider cancels without adequate notice, you should not be charged for that session. Review your service agreement for the specific cancellation policy.
When to use the calculator instead
Use this page if you want the quick cleaning answer. Use the full calculator if you want to compare cleaning with personal care, community participation, transport, or other supports in the same plan.