Closed-circuit television (CCTV) helps deter crime, support community safety and assist WA Police with investigations. Find out how the City uses CCTV and how residents, businesses and community groups can apply for the City’s CCTV Rebate Scheme.
How the City uses CCTV
The City installs and manages CCTV in selected public areas to enhance community safety, deter antisocial behaviour and support crime prevention initiatives.
The City’s approach is guided by the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Video Surveillance Devices Management Policy (see below), which outlines how CCTV is planned, operated, monitored and managed to ensure responsible and lawful use.
About the CCTV Rebate Scheme
The CCTV Rebate Scheme supports residents, businesses and community groups to install compliant, hard-wired CCTV systems on their property.
Successful applicants can claim up to 30% of installation costs (to a maximum of $500) for a new CCTV system.
The scheme aims to:
- Increase the number of CCTV systems across the City.
- Reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.
- Promote community participation in crime prevention.
- Encourage installation of systems that support WA Police investigations.
You may apply if you are:
- A City of Wanneroo resident, business or community group.
- Installing a new CCTV system (existing or previously installed systems are not eligible).
- Able to provide property owner approval if you are not the owner.
If you hold a WA Seniors Card, you may also be eligible for the State Government’s Safety and Security Rebate, which allows a claim of up to $400 per household towards the purchase of eligible home security or safety item.
To qualify for the rebate, the CCTV system must:
- Be hard-wired.
- Include at least one public-facing camera (overlooking a road, laneway, footpath, verge or public area).
- Use 5-megapixel resolution cameras, minimum requirements.
- Include a 3-terabyte hard drive, minimum requirements.
- Be night-time capable.
- Display time and date.
- Be installed by a licensed Security Installer (WA Police–licensed).
A Security Agent or Consultant may provide a quote, but only a licensed Security Installer can complete the installation.
How to apply for the CCTV rebate
Pre-approval applications for the 2026/27 CCTV Rebate Scheme are now open until 1 April 2027 or until funds have been exhausted.
Note: Before you begin, check the eligibility criteria and minimum system requirements listed above.
There are four steps to apply:
Before you install your system, submit a CCTV Rebate - Application for Pre-Approval.
Pre-approval must be received before installation begins.
You will need:
- Property details.
- Permission from the owner/agent (if you are not the owner).
- A quote showing system specifications and Security Agent licence details.
- Photos of the public-facing view the cameras will capture.
Public facing view camera(s)
At least one camera must have a public-facing view.
You can still receive the full rebate even if only one of several cameras faces a public area.
The images below show the type of views your cameras would capture. They can be taken with your phone by standing roughly where your cameras will be installed. Google Map images are not accepted.
The City will assess your application and confirm whether it has been approved.
If approved, you must:
- Pay for and install the system within 60 days.
- Ensure installation is completed by a licensed Security Installer.
After installing your system, follow the instructions and link in your pre-approval letter to submit your Application for Rebate Payment Form.
If approved, the rebate (up to $500) will be issued.
CCTV Rebate terms and conditions and frequently asked questions
The full terms and conditions are provided below:
Frequently asked questions
No, the rebate can only be applied to new installations.
You can claim 30 per cent (up to $500) of the total cost of a new CCTV system.
- Review the CCTV Rebate Scheme - Terms and Conditions to check eligibility.
- If you are not the property owner, obtain permission from landlord or property agent.
- Obtain quotes and submit your application with photos of the public facing view the CCTV would capture.
You will need a letter of approval from the property owner or property agent.
You are required to submit documents showing payment/s, the installers name and security installers licence number, Cam-Map WA registration and shots of the cameras view
- Hard-wired cameras, with at least one with a public facing view.
- 5-megapixel resolution.
- 3-terrabyte hard drive.
- Night-time capable.
- Time/date displayed on screen.
At least one camera must overlook a public area such as roads, footpaths, front verge, parks or laneways.
Yes, you will be eligible for a rebate on the full amount as long as at least one camera has a public facing view.
Yes, you must register your cameras with Cam-Map and give footage to WAPOL if requested.
The City will notify all applicants, whether successful or not.
You will need to install your CCTV system within 60 days of receiving pre-approval and submit all required documents within 14 days of installation.
No, the system must be installed by a licenced security installer to ensure the CCTV system is installed in accordance with the Surveillance Devices Act 1998 and Privacy Act 1988. This requirement still allows residents flexibility in their purchase, as the system does not need to be supplied through the installer.
No, but the installer must be a licenced security installer. Western Australia Police Force manages a list of current Security Installer licence holders.
Yes, however the rebate is restricted to one per property.
If you are a WA Seniors Card member, you may also be eligible for the Safety and Security Rebate.
The City will check your eligibility to receive a rebate before you install your system. Many residents have expressed that the opportunity of receiving a rebate has encouraged them to install their cameras. The pre-approval process gives peace-of-mind that the proposed system is eligible for the rebate.
The City has been allocated a budget towards the CCTV Rebate Scheme. In order to provide a fair rebate amount to a number of residents and businesses across the board, rebates were calculated at 30% and capped at $500.
Google Maps are not always up-to-date. They also do not show the perspective of what your camera would capture when it is installed to the wall of your residence/ business
No. Your CCTV system is installed in your own premises. Should police or Rangers wish to access footage for evidence, they will request this from you.
