Daniel Ferguson, from Snake Valley, created and launched the Helping Homes website on Friday.

Already more than 100 property owners have listed their homes and land as a place available for those in need to temporarily stay and keep their animals.

Mr Ferguson, who has a background in information technology, thought of the website idea while watching a live Vic Emergency broadcast about the Victorian fires.

"I wanted to do something for the bushfire crisis. As much as I wanted to grab a hose and start right away obviously there is training so, I felt lost a little bit without something to do," he said.

"As I was watching one of the Vic Emergency live broadcasts, a lot of people were commenting asking where can they advertise their place to stay.

"I looked around and couldn't find anything, so I developed it yesterday."

Residents who wish to open their homes to others in need can list their contact details and rough location on the website.

People who have evacuated or their homes have been destroyed can get in touch and organise arrangements to stay with their family and animals.

Nearly 400 beds in four different states have so far been listed on the site.

"I couldn't believe the response," Mr Ferguson said.

"This is exactly why I love Australians and our culture. It is a little cliched to say, but in times of crisis the Australia nature is truly alive."

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The Helping Homes website link has been shared extensively on social media, but Mr Ferguson said he would continue to work to ensure it reaches those who need help and support.

"Hundreds of homes in New South Wales alone have already been destroyed," he said.

"We are currently making a push for people in New South Wales to list their homes if they have availability."

While Helping Homes is currently responding to the needs of thousands of people in crisis across Australia, Mr Ferguson said the website would have long-term value.

"At the end of the summer and after the main threat has died down, I want to go back and reassess what worked and what didn't to make it better, more accessible, easier to use and more helpful," he said.

Information on the website makes clear Helping Homes cannot visit places that are offered or interview people who offer or would like to use available facilities.

The site operates as a noticeboard to help link people together who can then make their own arrangements.

Visit helpinghomes.com.au for more information, to list your home or to find a place to temporarily stay.

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