STRA Incentive Scheme Extended – $10,000 for Property Owners
The Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) Incentive Scheme supports property owners in WA, Christmas Island, and Cocos (Keeling) Islands to move un-hosted short-term rental properties into the long-term rental market for at least 12 months.
What you need to know
Applies to houses, units, or apartments rented short-term, e.g., via Airbnb.
Property must have been an un-hosted short-term rental between 20 May 2025 – 30 June 2025.
Applications close 28 February 2026, or until funds run out.
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you:
Own a single, self-contained property for the full STRA period.
Transition it to a 12-month long-term tenancy by 28 February 2026.
Charge rent at or below the scheme’s maximum for your area.
Have an Australian bank account.
Not eligible if:
You do not own the property or only rent part of it.
It had a long-term tenant during the STRA period.
You received prior STRA or Vacant Property Incentive payments for the property.
Incentive payments
$4,000 when your application is approved.
$6,000 once the tenancy reaches 12 months.
How to apply
Online: Submit via digital identity (myID).
Manual: Contact Consumer Protection on 1300 30 40 54.