Minister's announcement: Housing supply further boosted through incentive extension

Last updated: 02 July 2025

Commerce Minister Tony Buti has released the following media statement: Housing supply further boosted through incentive extension | Western Australian Government

Key points:

  • Incentive grants extended for converting short-stay and vacant homes to rentals
  • More than 700 new rental homes created under Short-Term Rental Accommodation and Vacant Property Rental grants
  • Owners gain more time to transition properties into the long-term rental market

Learn more about the STRA Incentive Scheme at: Short-Term Rental Accommodation Incentive Scheme and the Vacant Property Rental Incentive Scheme at: Vacant Property Rental Incentive Scheme