Residential Sustainability Assessment Grant 26/27

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Introduction

Program Information

Residential Sustainability Assessment Grants support owners of existing residential buildings within the City of Perth to undertake a comprehensive assessment of their building to determine environmental performance, identify improvement opportunities, and work towards improving resource efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing climate resilience.

The grant is available for residential strata-titled buildings; and for student, aged and supported accommodation. Projects must relate to common areas or provide communal benefit for residential occupants.

Types of Projects Supported

The City supports ONE PROJECT TYPE :

A comprehensive Residential Sustainability Assessment, delivered by a suitably qualified consultant, which includes:

• Energy and Water Audit
• Indicative NABERS Rating
• Information Session

Important Information

• A maximum of $12,000 funding supports one complete assessment, available once every three years per building
• Variations to full scope may be considered where appropriately justified, however the City reserves the right to award part funding accordingly.
• Assessment scope and components must be clearly itemised in the consultant’s quotation.
• Applicants must discuss their project with a Sponsorship and Grants Officer prior to applying
• Payment of funding will be made as a reimbursement after all project components are completed and a satisfactory acquittal report has been approved by the City.

Key Dates

The City will accept applications for Residential Sustainability Assessment Grants at any time, however decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis in line with budget and strategic priorities.

Applications open 20 July 2026

Applications close 31 March 2027

Residential Sustainability Assessment Grants operate as exhaustive funding - where grants are allocated on an ongoing basis, provided the application meets the eligibility criteria and minimum standard in addressing the assessment criteria, until the budgeted funding is exhausted.

Applicants are required to apply a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the start of the project and must complete approved assessments within twelve months from the date of approval.

To guide and inform the City’s direction and approach for the Residential Sustainability Assessment Grants, key priority outcomes which are aligned to the City of Perth Capital City Plan and Sustainability Strategy have been identified.

Before You Begin

To make your application process simple, we recommend having the following documents available:

Program guidelines

  • Read over the guidelines and make sure you understand all requirements of the program. Guidelines are available for download on the City's Sponsorship & Grants page.

Required Documentation

Applicants will need to supply the following documentation:

  • Quotation outlining the scope of work to be completed from an appropriately qualified consultant.
  • Evidence of financial viability through a recent bank statement or annual statement.
  • Documentation authorising Strata Manager or Agent to act on behalf of Owners (if applicable).

Feedback

  • A Sponsorship & Grants Officer is available to provide feedback and answer any questions you may have about the application process prior to submitting.