Security Subsidy Requirements

The City of Karratha Security Subsidy Scheme provides financial assistance to eligible property owners and tenants to improve safety through approved security measures.

1. Eligibility

To be eligible for the Security Subsidy Scheme, all of the following conditions must be met:

  • The property must be located within the City of Karratha local government area.
  • The applicant must be either:
    o the property owner, or
    o a tenant, with written approval from the property owner to install the security products.
  • The property must be a residential, commercial, or not-for-profit property.
    o Ineligible properties include:
     - Government owned properties
     - vacant land or uninhabitable structures
     - short-term or transient accommodation, including hotels, motels, worker accommodation, and serviced apartments
     - moveable or non-fixed structures such as caravans, campervans, boats, and temporary buildings
     - common property or shared infrastructure
     - industrial, mining, or heavy infrastructure sites
  • The application must relate to security products installed at the applicant’s current property address.

2. Subsidy Amount and Property Limit

  • The subsidy is up to 50% of the total eligible cost of approved security products and installation.
  • The maximum subsidy payable is $500 per property.
  • The $500 cap applies per property, regardless of:
    o The number of tenants residing at the property
  • Multiple applications may be submitted for the same property until the $500 cap is reached.
  • Once the $500 cap has been reached for a property, no further subsidy claims will be approved for that household.

3. Eligible Products and Services

The following security products are eligible for subsidy:

  • CCTV systems (wireless or hardwired)
  • Security alarm systems
  • Sensor security lighting (wireless or hardwired)

Eligible costs include:

  • Purchase of approved security products
  • Installation of approved security products purchased within the previous six months, where applicable

4. Ineligible Products and Services

The following costs are not eligible for subsidy:

  • Removal, relocation, or reinstallation of existing security products
  • Repair of damage caused by removal or relocation of security products
  • Monitoring fees, subscriptions, data plans, or ongoing service costs
  • Maintenance or repair of existing systems
  • Products purchased outside the City of Karratha

Any costs associated with the removal or relocation of security products are the sole responsibility of the applicant.

5. Local Supplier Requirement

  • All security products must be purchased from a City of Karratha-based supplier.
  • All installation work must be undertaken by a City of Karratha-based supplier.
  • Applications will not be approved where products are purchased from, or installed by, suppliers located outside the City of Karratha.

6. Installation and Licensing Requirements

  • A licensed electrician must install all hardwired sensor security lighting systems.
  • You may install wireless CCTV systems and security alarms yourself if you are not engaging a contractor.
  • If you engage (pay) a contractor to install a CCTV system or security alarm, the contractor must be a licensed security installer in accordance with the Security and Related Activities (Control) Act 1996.
  • A list of licensed security installers is available on the WA Police Force website.

7. CCTV Registration Requirement

Where CCTV is installed: 

  • The CCTV system must be registered on the WA State CCTV Register (CAM-MAP WA).
  • Applicants must upload the following evidence with their application:
  • A screenshot of the Contact Details tab showing the registered property address, and
  • A screenshot of the CCTV Information tab showing the number of cameras registered.
  • Email confirmation alone is not sufficient evidence of registration.
  • Example screenshots showing the required information are available on the City’s website.
  • Applicants must upload all required screenshots at the time of application. Multiple files may be uploaded.

8. Application Timing

  • Applications for reimbursement can only be made after:
    o the security products have been installed, and
    o full payment has been finalised.
  • Applications must be submitted within six months of the product purchase and installation date shown on the receipt.
  • Applications submitted outside this timeframe will not be eligible for reimbursement.

9. Receipt and Evidence Requirements

Applicants must provide valid receipts or invoices that:

  • Clearly show the applicant’s name
  • Clearly show the installation address
  • Match the property address for which the subsidy is being claimed
  • Itemise the security products and installation costs
  • Show the purchase and installation date
  • Show proof of full payment

Receipts that do not match the applicant's name and installation address will not be accepted.

10. Application Assessment

  • All applications are assessed against the program requirements in effect at the time of submission.
  • Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the program requirements will not be approved.
  • Providing false or misleading information may result in the application being declined and may affect eligibility for future City programs.

11. General Conditions

  • The City of Karratha reserves the right to verify information provided in applications.
  • Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee approval.
  • Funding is subject to availability and may be exhausted at any time.
  • The City may amend or close the program at its discretion.
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