Perth & Mandurah CCTV & Security Rebates for 2026/27
Which Councils Will Save You $$$?
Updated: September 2026
With several councils offering security rebates, and an ongoing offer from the State Government for Senior Citizens they can be combined with, there has never been a better time to install CCTV with qualifying applicants able to receive up to $900 in rebates on qualifying installs.
Funding varies by council, some provide dedicated CCTV rebates, while others provide broader security rebates that can be used towards CCTV, alarms and other security equipment. A few also provide rebates for commercial installations.
Most are funded per financial year with strict allocations, which means that once their annual allocation has been exhausted the grants are retired – so it is important to get in quick!
We’ve put together this guide to CCTV and security rebates offered by councils across Perth for 2026/27.
Important: Council rebate programs, eligibility requirements and funding availability can change. Always check your council’s current terms and conditions and obtain any required approval before purchasing or installing equipment. With a call to us we can direct you to the right area.
CCTV & Security Rebates at a Glance
| Council | Potential Rebate | CCTV Eligible? |
| Armadale | Up to $200 for ordinary applicants, $250 concession | Yes |
| Bassendean | Up to $200 for residential properties, up to $500 for commercial premises | Yes |
| Cambridge | Up to $500 | Yes |
| Canning | Up to $300 for ordinary applicants, $400 concession | Yes |
| Cockburn | Up to $500 | Yes |
| Gosnells | Up to $500 | Yes |
| Kwinana | Up to $350 (opens October 1st!) | Yes |
| Mandurah | Up to $300 | Yes |
| Melville | Up to $200 | Yes |
| Mosman Park | Up to $200 for ordinary applicants, $250 concession | Yes |
| Rockingham | Up to $150 (concession card holders only) | Yes |
| South Perth | Up to $250 for ordinary applicants, $300 concession | Yes |
| Stirling | Up to $500 | Yes |
| Wanneroo | Up to $500 | Yes |
*Lower amounts or eligibility restrictions may apply to particular applicant categories. See the relevant council program for details.
WA Seniors Security Rebate
If you hold a WA Seniors Card in addition to council rebates, you may also be eligible for financial assistance via the WA Seniors Security Rebate towards improving security around your home.
The Safety and Security Rebate can help eligible WA Seniors Card members with the purchase and installation of approved home security equipment, including items such as CCTV systems, security alarms, security screens, door and window locks and sensor lighting.
This rebate is separate from local council CCTV and security programs, so if you’re a senior considering a new security system, it’s worth checking both your local council rebate and the WA Seniors Card rebate to see what assistance may be available.
Note Bassendean, Cockburn and South Perth council rebate schemes are incompatible with the State Government rebate and they direct senior card holders to use the state program exclusively.
Eligibility requirements, maximum rebate amounts and approved products apply, so check the current WA Seniors Card conditions before purchasing or installing equipment.
Check the WA Seniors Card Safety and Security Rebate
https://www.wa.gov.au/service/community-services/community-support/apply-safety-and-security-rebate
CITY OF ARMADALE SECURITY INCENTIVE SCHEME
The City of Armadale’s Security Incentive Scheme helps residents improve security around their homes.
For 2026/27, eligible residents can receive a rebate of up to $200, or up to $250 for approved concession-card holders.
Eligible security improvements include:
- CCTV systems
- Intruder alarms
- Security doors and screens
- Keyed window locks
- Sensor lighting
- Roller shutters
- Video doorbells
- Door deadlocks
- Meter box security
Funding is limited and rebates are provided on a first-come, first-served basis until the annual allocation is exhausted.
Check the City of Armadale Security Incentive Scheme
TOWN OF BASSENDEAN CCTV REBATE SCHEME
The Town of Bassendean provides a dedicated CCTV rebate to encourage residents and businesses to install cameras that can also contribute to community safety.
Eligible residential applicants can receive 50% of the cost of a new CCTV system, up to $200.
Eligible commercial applicants can receive 50% of the cost, up to $500.
At least one camera must capture a public-facing area and the CCTV system must be registered with WA Police Force Cam-Map WA.
Applications are available until the allocated funding is exhausted.
Check the Town of Bassendean CCTV Rebate Scheme
https://www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/forms/cctv-rebate-scheme/110
TOWN OF CAMBRIDGE CCTV SUBSIDY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Town of Cambridge provides subsidies towards the installation of public-facing CCTV systems.
Eligible residents, community groups and businesses can receive up to $500 per financial year towards an approved CCTV installation.
Funding is provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
At least part of the CCTV system needs to provide appropriate coverage of public space, and applicants should check the Town’s current technical and application requirements before proceeding.
Check the Town of Cambridge CCTV Subsidy Partnership Program
CITY OF CANNING SECURITY INCENTIVE SCHEME
The City of Canning operates a broader Security Incentive Scheme designed to help residents improve security around their homes.
CCTV is one of the eligible security measures under the scheme, alongside other approved security products.
The current maximum rebate is up to $300 per household, per applicant, per financial year, increasing to up to $400 for eligible Pensioner Concession, Health Care or WA Seniors Card holders.
Different limits can apply to individual security products, so check the current application form before purchasing equipment.
Funding is limited and applications close once available rebates have been exhausted.
Check the City of Canning Security Incentive Scheme
CITY OF COCKBURN CCTV HOME REBATE
The City of Cockburn’s CCTV Home Rebate can provide eligible residents with 50% of the cost of a new or upgraded CCTV system, up to $500.
Systems must be professionally installed, and upgrade to existing systems are eligible if they meet requirements.
Check the City of Cockburn CCTV Home Rebate
CITY OF GOSNELLS SAFE CITY COMMUNITY CCTV PROGRAM
The City of Gosnells Safe City Community CCTV Program is specifically designed to encourage the installation of CCTV systems that can assist both individual property security and broader community safety.
Eligible applicants can receive 50% of the cost of an approved CCTV system, up to $500.
The system must meet the City’s requirements, including having at least one camera recording a publicly accessible area.
Applicants are also required to register their system with WA Police Force Cam-Map WA and agree to provide footage to WA Police when requested.
If you are considering CCTV within the City of Gosnells, check the current funding and application requirements before installation.
Check the City of Gosnells Safe City Community CCTV Program
CITY OF KWINANA CCTV SECURITY SUBSIDY
The City of Kwinana provides a subsidy for eligible residents and businesses installing new CCTV systems and/or sensor lighting.
Eligible applicants can receive up to $350.
The CCTV installation must include a camera with a view of an applicable public area, such as a road, footpath or front verge.
CCTV systems must also be registered with WA Police Force Cam-Map.
The next funding round is scheduled to open on 1 October 2026 and closes 15th November – so applicants should act fast!
Check the City of Kwinana CCTV Security Subsidy
https://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/property-and-pets/community-safety/cctv-security-subsidy
CITY OF MANDURAH SAFETY INCENTIVE REBATE SCHEME
The City of Mandurah’s Safety Incentive Rebate Scheme is open for 2026/27 and helps residents and property owners improve security and safety around their properties.
The scheme provides a Security Rebate of up to $250 per residence, subject to individual equipment limits and eligibility requirements, plus a further $50 rebate for registering your CCTV system with CAM-MAP WA.
CCTV and other eligible security equipment can be included under the scheme.
Applications for 2026/27 are currently open and will remain available until the allocated funding is exhausted.
Check the City of Mandurah Safety Incentive Rebate Scheme
https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/my-home-property-and-rates/home-security-and-safety
CITY OF MELVILLE CCTV HOME REBATE
The City of Melville provides eligible residents with financial assistance towards installing or upgrading CCTV at their homes.
Eligible applicants can receive a rebate towards an approved CCTV system, with the standard residential rebate providing up to $200.
The system and installation need to comply with the City’s current requirements.
If you’re considering CCTV in the City of Melville, check the rebate requirements before arranging your installation so the proposed system can be designed with those requirements in mind.
Check the City of Melville CCTV Home Rebate
TOWN OF MOSMAN PARK HOME SECURITY REBATE
The Town of Mosman Park offers a broader Home Security Rebate Scheme covering a range of security improvements.
Eligible residents can receive up to $200 per application, increasing to up to $250 for eligible Pension or Health Care Card holders.
Approved security measures include:
- CCTV cameras
- Intruder alarms
- Security screens
- Sensor lighting
- Keyed window locks
- Door deadlocks
Eligible products must generally be purchased and installed by an appropriately licensed security agent, with different requirements applying to electrical work such as sensor lighting.
Check the Town of Mosman Park Home Security Rebate Scheme
https://www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Home-Security-Rebate-Form.pdf
CITY OF ROCKINGHAM SAFETY SUBSIDY SCHEME
The City of Rockingham offers a Safety Subsidy Scheme for eligible low-income residents.
Unlike some of the dedicated CCTV rebate programs offered by other Perth councils, this is a targeted subsidy rather than a general rebate available to every resident.
Eligible residents can claim up to $150 towards approved home safety and security products, and CCTV is among the security products residents have used the scheme to purchase.
If you live in the City of Rockingham, check the current eligibility requirements before purchasing equipment.
Check the City of Rockingham Safety Subsidy Scheme
https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/community/community-support/low-income-subsidy-scheme
CITY OF SOUTH PERTH HOME SAFETY AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT REBATE
The City of South Perth provides rebates to eligible residents towards purchasing and installing home security equipment.
Eligible products include:
- CCTV
- Alarm systems
- Security doors and screens
- Deadlocks
- Window locks
- Sensor lighting
Eligible applicants who do not hold a concession card can receive up to $250.
Eligible Pensioner Concession or Health Care Card holders can receive up to $300.
The program is broader than CCTV alone, making it useful for residents considering improvements across several layers of their home security.
Check the City of South Perth Home Safety and Security Equipment Rebate Program
https://southperth.wa.gov.au/community/services/home-safety-and-security-equipment-rebate-program
CITY OF STIRLING SAFER SUBURBS REBATE
The City of Stirling’s Safer Suburbs Rebate is open for the 2026/27 financial year and provides assistance towards a wide range of home and business security improvements.
Eligible equipment includes:
- CCTV systems
- Home alarm systems
- Security screens
- Door and window locks
- Sensor lighting
- Security gates
Professionally installed eligible equipment can receive a 30% rebate, with the total rebate capped at $500 per household.
DIY installations may qualify for a lower percentage rebate on eligible equipment.
For CCTV and alarm systems to receive the professional-installation rebate, they must be installed by an appropriately licensed security agent or installer.
Check the City of Stirling Safer Suburbs Rebate
https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/residential-services/community-safety/safer-suburbs-rebate
CITY OF WANNEROO CCTV REBATE SCHEME
The City of Wanneroo’s CCTV Rebate Scheme provides financial assistance towards eligible new CCTV installations.
For 2026/27, residents, businesses and community groups can apply for 30% of the cost of a new CCTV installation, up to $500.
The current round is open until 1 April 2027 or until available funding is exhausted.
Importantly, this is a pre-approval scheme.
You need to apply and receive formal pre-approval before having the CCTV system installed.
The system must also meet the City’s technical requirements, including:
- Hard-wired CCTV
- Minimum 5-megapixel cameras
- Minimum 3TB recording storage
- Night-time capability
- At least one camera with a public-facing view
- Installation by an appropriately licensed security installer
The completed CCTV system must also be registered with WA Police Force Cam-Map.
If you’re considering using the Wanneroo rebate, speak to us before installation so these requirements can be considered when your system is quoted.
Check the City of Wanneroo CCTV Rebate Scheme
https://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/info/20035/community_health_and_safety/598/cctv_rebate_scheme
How Much Could a Perth CCTV Rebate Save You?
The amount available varies considerably depending on where you live, the type of equipment being installed and your individual eligibility.
Across the Perth council programs above, assistance ranges from relatively small targeted security subsidies through to CCTV rebates of up to $500.
Some councils contribute a percentage of the total installation cost, while others provide fixed maximum amounts for particular products.
For example, a council offering 30% towards an eligible $1,500 CCTV installation could reduce the effective cost by $450.
For a homeowner already considering CCTV, that can make a professionally installed system considerably more affordable — or allow the available budget to provide better cameras or more comprehensive coverage.
Double-check Rebate Requirements Before Installing CCTV
Every council has different eligibility criteria and some require approval before the installation takes place.
Depending on the council, requirements can include:
- Applying for approval before installation
- Living or operating a business within the council area
- Using a licensed security installer
- Meeting minimum camera specifications
- Installing a hard-wired CCTV system
- Having at least one camera capture a public area
- Providing a formal quotation
- Providing photographs of proposed camera views
- Supplying invoices and proof of payment
- Registering the CCTV system with WA Police Force Cam-Map
- Agreeing to provide footage to WA Police when requested
- Completing installation within a specified period
- Funding still being available
Some programs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and may close once their annual allocation has been exhausted.
It is your responsibility to check the council’s current requirements before accepting a quote or proceeding with an installation.
Can SMS Security Install CCTV for a Council Rebate?
Yes.
SMS Security supplies and professionally installs CCTV systems throughout the Perth metropolitan area.
If you’re hoping to use a council CCTV or security rebate, tell us when you request your quote.
Where appropriate, we can take the published requirements of the relevant council program into consideration when designing and quoting your CCTV system and provide relevant system and installer information required to support your application.
The rebate itself is provided by the relevant council, and eligibility, approval and continued availability of funding remain entirely at the council’s discretion.
A CCTV Rebate Is an Opportunity to Improve Your Security
A rebate can reduce the cost of CCTV, but security shouldn’t simply be about installing as many cameras as possible.
The better question is:
What needs to happen when something goes wrong?
CCTV is an important security layer because it can deter offenders, allow you to see what is happening around your property and provide recorded evidence after an incident.
But CCTV is only one part of a complete security system.
Depending on your property and security risks, a properly designed system can also use:
- Perimeter detection to identify activity before somebody reaches the building
- Intruder alarms to detect unauthorised entry
- Door and window protection
- Smoke and environmental detection
- Smartphone alerts and remote access
- Professional alarm monitoring
- Security response services
- CCTV positioned for useful identification rather than simply recording activity
The objective isn’t simply to have security equipment.
It’s to reduce the opportunities for something to go wrong, detect problems as early as possible, and have an appropriate response when they occur.
The Right CCTV System for You
A professionally designed CCTV system should take into account:
- Driveways and approach pathways
- Camera placement and coverage
- Human facial and vehicle identification
- Day and night performance
- Difficult lighting conditions
- Recording and storage capacity
- Remote viewing
- Smart security alerts
- Vulnerable areas and blind spots
- Alarm and security integration
A cheap camera in the wrong position may record an incident without capturing the detail required to identify the person involved.
SMS Security can design a CCTV system around your individual property and the outcomes you actually need from it.
Get Your CCTV & Security Quote Today
If you’re considering installing CCTV or upgrading your existing security, talk to SMS Security about a system designed around your home or business.
SMS Security has been protecting Western Australian homes and businesses for 20 years, providing professional CCTV, alarm, monitoring and integrated security solutions throughout metropolitan Perth.
If you’re hoping to claim a council rebate, mention the relevant council when you contact us so its published requirements can be considered during the quotation process.
Call SMS Security on (08) 9302 0000 or request an obligation-free quote today.
Council rebate information was checked in September 2026. Programs, eligibility requirements, rebate values and available funding can change without notice. Always confirm current information directly with the relevant council before purchasing or installing equipment.
