WA Treebate Guide — Claim Your $150 Native Tree Rebate
The WA Government is paying Perth homeowners up to $150 to plant a native tree. This is your complete guide to claiming it — and choosing the right tree for your garden.
Treebate & Tree Recovery
Two WA Government rebate programs running at the same time. Up to $150 back — everything you need to claim correctly.
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PSHB-verified, Treebate-eligible species for Perth gardens. Top 10 for small backyards — screened against DPIRD Host List v6.
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Zone decision matrix, hard-stop species list, and PSHB-safe alternatives. Check your suburb before buying any tree.
What Is The Treebate Program
The Treebate program is a WA Government initiative run by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). It offers eligible Western Australian residents a cash rebate of up to $150 when they buy and plant a qualifying native tree on their private property.
The program runs until 2029 with up to 10,000 rebates available each year on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the annual allocation is exhausted, your claim carries into the following year. Year two allocation opens July 2026 — act early.
To qualify, your tree must be an Australian native species that reaches at least 3 metres at maturity, purchased from a WA commercial nursery with a valid ABN tax invoice. Claims are submitted through the ServiceWA app and are typically paid within 7 business days.
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Why Plant a WA Native Tree
Perth’s native trees aren’t a compromise — they’re the best possible choice for a WA backyard. They’ve evolved exactly for our conditions: long dry summers, sandy nutrient-poor Swan Coastal Plain soils, and water restrictions that punish exotic species.
Plant the right native tree and you get decades of shade, wildlife habitat, and year-round beauty with minimal water and virtually no chemical inputs. WA native trees support local honeyeaters, Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos, native bees, and insects in ways that exotic species simply can’t.
The Treebate program makes the decision even easier — the WA Government covers up to $150 of the purchase price, so the financial case for planting native has never been stronger.
Helping Perth Homeowners Grow a Greener Future
At Treebate.com.au, we are dedicated to helping Western Australian residents navigate the state government’s native tree rebate program with ease. With over eight years of hands-on experience in agricultural operations and land management, we understand the practical side of growing plants in WA’s unique environment.
We built this site because we believe Perth deserves a thriving urban canopy, yet many homeowners find the rebate rules and application process confusing. Our mission is to bridge that gap by providing clear, jargon-free guides on which trees qualify, where to buy them, and how to successfully claim your $150 rebate.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or planting your very first tree, we are here to help you grow something that lasts.
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Disclaimer: Treebate.com.au is an independent WA-registered resource and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Western Australian Government or the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). We guarantee species eligibility — we do not guarantee government payment. Final rebate approval rests solely with DWER and ServiceWA. While we strive to ensure all species data and program information is accurate and current, always verify eligibility requirements at wa.gov.au/treebate before purchasing. Your chosen tree must reach a minimum mature canopy height of 3 metres, be planted in the ground on your private WA residential property, and be purchased with a valid ABN tax invoice from a WA commercial nursery. All transactions are governed by WA law.