WA CCTV Rebate: Half Off Up to $2,000, Opened 19 October
The WA Government's CCTV rebate pays up to half the cost of an internal CCTV system, capped at $2,000, from a $1.15 million pool. Here is who can apply, the step order that catches people out, and a checklist to get ready.
Vikas Thakur Founder, RockingWeb 9 min read 
Key takeaways
- The WA Government announced a $1.15 million CCTV rebate on 6 October 2026, with applications opening on 19 October 2026
- It pays up to 50 per cent of the cost of a new or upgraded internal CCTV system, capped at $2,000
- The SBDC says funds are split 75 per cent metropolitan and 25 per cent regional, and applications are assessed on a first come basis
- Only businesses with fewer than 20 employees that are retail or customer-facing can apply
- You must get pre-approval before you install, and install within 60 days of the pre-approval email
- The application cannot be submitted by an accountant or other third party
- We can only report what the government pages say. We are not a security installer and this is not financial advice
If you run a shopfront in Rockingham, Kwinana, Baldivis or anywhere in Perth, you have probably seen the headline: half off a CCTV system, up to $2,000. The headline leaves out the part that costs people the rebate, which is the order of the steps. You cannot buy the cameras first and claim afterwards.
This is a plain-English guide to what the government’s own pages say, written by a web development company, not a security company. We do not install or recommend CCTV equipment. What we can do is help you read the rules and get your paperwork and business details in order before you start.
What the Government Announced
The WA Government’s media statement of 6 October 2026, issued under Small Business Minister Jackie Jarvis, announced the WA Small Business Resilience Program - CCTV Rebate. It lists:
- $1.15 million to help WA small businesses purchase and install new CCTV systems
- A rebate for half the cost of CCTV purchase and installation, up to $2,000 per commercial enterprise
- Matched funding of up to $2,000 per property, to help eligible businesses buy and install new or upgraded CCTV systems
The statement says all new systems will be added to WA Police’s Cam-Map WA database of registered CCTV systems, and that applications opened on Monday, 19 October. The delivery details sit on the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) page, which was last updated on 19 October 2026. The SBDC delivers the program in partnership with Crime Stoppers Western Australia.
One caution on the rebate maths. The SBDC says the payment may be up to 50 per cent of the installation cost excluding GST, limited to $2,000, and that the final amount will not be more than the pre-approved amount. It can be less if the installation costs less than the quote you submitted. Here is the arithmetic on that rule.
The cap is hit at a $4,000 system. Anything above that, you pay in full. This is our calculation from the SBDC’s 50 per cent and $2,000 limits, not a figure the government publishes.
Takeaway: the rebate stops growing at a $4,000 system, ex GST, so a bigger system does not mean a bigger rebate.
Who Can Apply
The SBDC’s eligibility criteria, which apply when you apply and for the duration of the submission, say the business must:
- Have fewer than 20 employees by headcount, not counting owners, non-executive directors or contractors
- Be operating, with an active ABN
- Be registered for GST
- Be a retail or customer-facing business in Western Australia, meaning a commercial enterprise that sells goods or services directly to individual customers from a physical storefront or service location
- Not be insolvent, in administration or struck off, and have no unresolved grant acquittals
- Not be a subsidiary of a group with 20 or more employees
The funding split is also worth knowing. The SBDC says it is designated 75 per cent for metropolitan applicants and 25 per cent for regional applicants.
On who submits: the SBDC says an application must come from a Responsible Person with a direct link to the business, such as an owner, partner, director or senior employee. It says it cannot be submitted by a third party, including business and financial advisors such as accountants, or suppliers. As a web development company, we cannot apply for you either.
The SBDC page also says online-only, mobile or home-visit services and home-based businesses are not eligible. It says wireless CCTV systems do not qualify, and that the system must be installed by a Class 2 licensed security installer, so you cannot install it yourself.
Takeaway: check headcount, GST and the retail or customer-facing test before you collect a single quote.
The Order of Steps
The SBDC sets out five steps. The order is the whole game.
- Review the program information. Read the eligibility criteria, terms and conditions and FAQs. The SBDC encourages you to register for a SmartyGrants account and upload documents before applications open.
- Apply for pre-approval, before installing. You provide property details including a current photo of the front of your premises, a letter of approval from the owner or agent if you do not own the premises, and a quote from a licensed installer. Quotes must be dated after 6 October 2026.
- Wait for the SBDC’s review and the pre-approval email. The SBDC states: “DO NOT PROCEED with the installation without receiving the Pre-approval email confirmation.”
- Install within 60 days of the pre-approval email. Pay and keep a tax invoice with the system specifications and proof of payment, also within 60 days. Complete the WA Police Cam-Map form and save the confirmation email.
- Submit the Service Completion form within 14 days of the installation. The pre-approval email contains the link and instructions for claiming the rebate.
The first deadline runs from the pre-approval email. The second runs from the date the installation is complete.
The SBDC also sets minimum technical requirements for the system. They include hard-wired cameras with at least one covering the customer entrance and point of sale, a minimum of 5 megapixels on all cameras, a recording device with at least a 3 terabyte hard drive, infrared or low-light capability, a time and date stamp on all footage, and footage exportable in a standard format to a portable storage device. Those are the SBDC’s requirements, and your installer will need to quote against them. We cannot advise on which system suits your premises.
Takeaway: quote, pre-approval, install, pay, register, claim. In that order, with two clocks running.
A Checklist You Can Complete This Week
None of this needs a web developer, but the paperwork sits close to the work we do for business owners every week.
- Confirm eligibility on paper. Headcount, ABN, GST registration and whether you operate from a physical storefront or service location.
- Check the round is still open. The SBDC says the round closes when the funding target is reached, and that applications are assessed on a “first come” basis by the time a complete application is submitted. Look at the SBDC page before you do anything else.
- Get the owner’s approval if you rent. If you are not the registered owner, the SBDC requires a letter of approval from the owner or property agent.
- Take the premises photo. The application asks for a current photo of the front of your business.
- Get quotes dated after 6 October 2026 from a licensed installer. The SBDC recommends two or three quotes to keep prices competitive.
- Create your SmartyGrants account and upload documents in advance, as the SBDC suggests.
- Check your neighbours. The SBDC’s terms require that the cameras do not overlook neighbouring private property and that you inform neighbours if their property or activities are visible.
- Apply through the official SBDC page only. Start from smallbusiness.wa.gov.au, not from a link in a message or a social media post. The SBDC says a third party cannot lodge it for you.
A quick note for a business with a website. If you add signage or change your opening hours when the system goes in, update your site and Google Business Profile at the same time so customers see the same details everywhere.
Where This Gets Hard
We read the WA Government media statement and the SBDC’s program page. We have not seen the SmartyGrants portal itself or any attachments behind it, so the detail there may go further than we have reported. The SBDC says the rebate amount is determined at its sole discretion, and that not all applications will be successful.
For other WA support with a digital angle, see our guide to WA small business digital grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the WA CCTV rebate?
The WA Government says it pays half the cost of CCTV purchase and installation, up to $2,000 per property, from a $1.15 million pool. The Small Business Development Corporation’s page says the payment can be up to 50 per cent of the installation cost excluding GST, limited to $2,000.
Who can apply?
According to the SBDC’s eligibility criteria, the business must have fewer than 20 employees by headcount, have an active ABN, be registered for GST, be operating as a retail or customer-facing business in Western Australia, and not be insolvent or in administration. An owner, partner, director or senior employee must submit the application. It cannot be submitted by a third party such as an accountant.
Can I install the cameras first and apply afterwards?
No. The SBDC says to complete an Application for Pre-approval before installing and to wait for the formal pre-approval email. Its page states in capitals not to proceed with installation without it, and that the system must be installed within 60 days of that email.
Is the rebate still open?
We cannot tell from the pages we read. The SBDC says the round closes when the funding target is reached, that applications are assessed in the order complete applications are submitted, and that there is a limited pool. Check the SBDC page for the current status before you spend time on quotes.
Get Your Business Details Straight Online
Contact us for a quote and we will make sure your website, Google Business Profile and contact details match what you put on your application, and stay accurate after any change to your premises. Contact us for a quote.
Sources and References
Government of Western Australia
, Rebates for small businesses to improve workplace security, media statement, 6 October 2026. Read 31 October 2026.Small Business Development Corporation
, Small Business Resilience Program - CCTV Rebate, last updated 19 October 2026: eligibility, steps, minimum system requirements, terms and funding split. Read 31 October 2026.
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026.
Vikas Thakur
Founder of RockingWeb. 16 years of experience from working at TPG, iiNet and Monadelphous, now building websites, software and digital marketing for local businesses in Rockingham and Perth.
