Trees · Western Australia

WA Tree Recovery Shot-Hole Borer Tree Replacement Rebate

Run by Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (Government of Western Australia)

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Up to $150 for every tree you replace (including soil, mulch, fertiliser, stakes and guards in the same claim)
Who qualifies
Residents whose tree was removed from their property under DPIRD authority because of shot-hole borer.
Where
WA residents whose trees were removed for shot-hole borer, mostly in Perth.
Status
Open. Open; no closing date published (council notices say it runs until late 2028)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

If a tree on your property was removed because of polyphagous shot-hole borer, buy a resistant replacement tree and establishment supplies and claim a rebate.

Requirements

  • DPIRD-issued Tree ID for each removed tree
  • Replacement tree canopy at least 3 metres at maturity
  • Not a species DPIRD lists as very highly or extremely susceptible to shot-hole borer
  • Tree and establishment items bought in one transaction
  • Valid tax invoice, plant label photo and 100 points of ID

How to apply

  1. 1Buy a suitable replacement tree and any establishment items
  2. 2Claim in the ServiceWA app, online at treerecovery.waivpay.com, or by paper form from [email protected]
  3. 3Online and paper claims are processed within 30 business days

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “WA Tree Recovery Shot-Hole Borer Tree Replacement Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/western-australia/wa-tree-recovery-rebate

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