WA Treebate & Tree Recovery Program — Complete Guide
The WA Government is running two separate tree rebate programs at the same time.
Most Perth residents only know about one. Here is everything you need to know —
and whether you can claim $150 twice.
$6.9M
Treebate funding — run by DWER
$7.2M
WA Tree Recovery Program — run by DWER
$150
Maximum rebate per claim
10,000
Rebates available per year — first come, first served
What Is Treebate?
Treebate is a $6.9 million WA Government initiative run by the Department of
Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). It gives any WA resident aged 18 or
older up to $150 back on the purchase of a qualifying native tree — once per
person for the entire four-year program.
The tree must be an Australian native species with a canopy of at least 3 metres
at maturity, purchased from a WA commercial nursery with a valid ABN tax invoice.
Claims are made through the ServiceWA app and paid within approximately seven
business days.
Up to 10,000 rebates are available each year on a first-come, first-served basis.
If the annual allocation is exhausted before you submit, you can still claim the
following year — keep your tax invoice and plant label safe. The program runs
until 2029.
What Is the WA Tree Recovery Program?
The WA Tree Recovery Program is a separate $7.2 million initiative, also run
by DWER, specifically for Western Australians who have lost trees due to
Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB).
If your tree was removed under DPIRD authorisation, the program offers up to
$150 per tree removed to replace it — and unlike Treebate, you can claim once
per tree removed, not just once per person.
The WA Tree Recovery Program also covers more than just the tree. Under Treebate,
the $150 rebate applies to the tree purchase only — no soil, no mulch. Under the
WA Tree Recovery Program, your $150 can include the replacement tree AND
establishment costs such as soil, soil improver, and mulch — all in a single
transaction.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Treebate | WA Tree Recovery Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs it | DWER | DWER |
| Total funding | $6.9 million | $7.2 million |
| Who is eligible | All WA residents 18+ | WA residents 18+ who had a tree removed under DPIRD authority due to PSHB |
| How many claims | Once per person for entire program | Once per tree removed |
| What's covered | Tree only | Replacement tree plus soil, soil improver, mulch and other establishment items in one transaction |
| Tree type required | Any Australian native 3m+ at maturity | Any eligible replacement tree — extremely PSHB-susceptible species not eligible |
| Purchase date | On or after 28 July 2025 | Tree removal on or after 18 November 2021; replacement purchase from 28 July 2025 |
| How to claim | ServiceWA app or paper form | ServiceWA app or paper form — unique DPIRD Tree ID required |
| Payment timing | ~7 business days via app | ~7 business days via app |
| Program closes | Late 2029 | Late 2028 |
Can You Claim Both Programs?
Yes, in some circumstances — but only if you meet both sets of eligibility
criteria independently.
The scenario where both claims are valid: you had a tree removed from your
property under DPIRD authority due to PSHB, and you claim the WA Tree Recovery
Program rebate for your replacement tree and establishment items — up to $150.
You then purchase a separate, additional native tree for a different part of
your garden and claim Treebate for that purchase — up to a further $150.
These are two separate claims, for two separate trees, under two separate
programs. There is no rule preventing you from participating in both, provided
each claim meets its own independent eligibility requirements.
Use the same tree purchase or the same tax invoice to claim both rebates simultaneously. Each claim must relate to a distinct tree purchase with its own separate documentation. A single shared transaction cannot be split across two claimants or two programs.
If your household has multiple adults, each person aged 18 or over may be eligible
to claim each program separately, subject to the per-person and per-tree rules of each.
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How to Claim — Step by Step
Treebate — via ServiceWA app
- 1Buy an eligible native Australian tree from a WA commercial nursery — must reach 3m+ canopy at maturity
- 2Plant it in the ground on your private WA property — pot plants are not eligible
- 3Keep the tax invoice — must show business trading name, ABN, total including GST, purchase date, and itemised tree. No handwritten invoices or additions. No EFTPOS receipts.
- 4Photograph the plant label showing the species name
- 5Log in to ServiceWA app with myID at Standard level minimum → Discovery tab → Offers → Treebate
- 6Submit claim — payment arrives within approximately 7 business days
WA Tree Recovery Program — via ServiceWA app
- 1Have your unique DPIRD Tree ID ready — issued at time of tree removal
- 2Purchase your eligible replacement tree and establishment items in one transaction from a WA commercial nursery
- 3Plant on your private property and photograph the plant label
- 4Keep the itemised tax invoice — must show business trading name, ABN, total including GST, purchase date, itemised tree and establishment items. No handwritten additions.
- 5ServiceWA app → Discovery tab → Offers → WA Tree Recovery Program → submit with Tree ID, invoice, and plant label photo
Paper form alternative: post to WAIVPAY Ltd, PO Box R1691, Royal Exchange NSW 1225.
Allow up to 30 days processing. Translated claim forms available — email
treerecovery@dwer.wa.gov.au if you cannot download the form.
Key Contacts
| Treebate — DWER | treebate@dwer.wa.gov.au | 13 33 92 (24/7) |
| WA Tree Recovery Program | treerecovery@dwer.wa.gov.au | 13 33 92 (24/7) |
| DWER office | Prime House, 8 Davidson Terrace, Joondalup WA 6027 | +61 8 6364 7000 |
| PSHB zone queries | dpird.wa.gov.au/pshb | — |
Information in this article is verified against the official WA Tree Recovery
Program page (updated 30 March 2026), ServiceWA WA Tree Recovery Program page
(updated 12 March 2026), and DWER Treebate program documentation (updated
26 March 2026). treebate.com.au is an independent guide and is not affiliated
with DWER or the WA Government. Always verify current eligibility requirements
at wa.gov.au/treebate and wa.gov.au/treerecovery before purchasing.