Dr. Pettitt inquires about the uptake of the short-term rental accommodation incentive scheme. The Minister responds with application and grant disbursement numbers, indicating 62 properties added to the long-term rental market.

AnsweredQoN 79Legislative Council
Asked
29 February 2024
Portfolio
Commerce

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SHORT-TERM RENTAL
ACCOMMODATION INCENTIVE SCHEME
79. Hon Dr BRAD PETTITT to the Minister for Commerce:
I refer to the short-term rental
accommodation incentive scheme announced on 9 November 2023.
What number of property owners have
taken up the scheme in Western Australia since the announcement?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the
member for some notice of the question.
As at 29 February 2024, there are a total
of 149 applications. Of these, 115 applications have been completed and
submitted, with a further 34 applications in progress. Payments can be
processed to eligible applicants once proof of a tenancy agreement has been
provided. Since the commencement of the STRA, 62 grants have been paid,
reflecting an additional 62 properties added to the long-term rental market.

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