Minister's announcement: Rent support programs extended for WA tenants

Media release
The WA Rent Relief Program, Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) and Vacant Property Rental (VPR) Incentive schemes have been extended
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Commerce Minister Dr Tony Buti, Deputy Premier and Treasurer Rita Saffioti & Housing and Works Minister John Carey have released the following media statement: Rent support programs extended for WA tenants

Key points:

  • WA Rent Relief Program extended for another six months as part of targeted cost-of-living support
  • Nearly 3,700 households supported with more than $16 million so far to remain in secure housing
  • Last call to switch short-stay, vacant homes to long-term rentals and claim incentives
  • Cook Government committed to ensuring every Western Australian has a home


Further information, including frequently asked questions, is available on WA Government website for the STRA and VPR incentive programs, and WA Rent Relief Program.

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