Senior Security Subsidy Scheme

Security subsidies available

The Seniors Security Subsidy Scheme offers the following subsidies to seniors for home intruder alarms, door dead bolts, keyed window locks, security sensor lighting, security doors, window screens and door viewers.

Table of security subsidies available for seniors and pensioners

Item/Device	Subsidy amount paid by the City
Roller Shutters	$300
Home Intruder Alarm	$200
Door deadlocks (per lock)	$40
Keyed Window Locks (per lock)	$20
Security Screen Door (per Door)	$100
Security Window Screen (per Window)	$40
Sensor Light	$45
Door Viewer	$20

Important notes:

• The value of the subsidy offered has been calculated based on the lowest price of standard specifications. You can seek quotes for greater specification or different styles of the same products from approved companies to suit your individual requirements. However, please note that the subsidy amounts will remain as detailed in the table above regardless of the cost or company selected.

• The subsidy is paid directly to the company who supplies these items and the applicant pays the balance of costs.

Eligibility for the Senior Security Subsidy Scheme

To be eligible for a senior security subsidy:

• You must hold a valid seniors or pensioner card
• Your residential property must be within the City of Cockburn. 

How to apply for the Senior Security Subsidy Scheme

To apply, you must:

• Be the property owner, an agent authorised to act on their behalf, or a tenant with signed consent from one of these persons
• Use a supplier listed in the application form below
• Apply for the subsidy before any works commence
• Complete and submit the Seniors Security Application Form below, together with a copy of the quote and your seniors or pensioner card number to the City
• Apply between 1 September and 30 June.

More information and contact

For more information contact Community Safety on 08 9411 3444 or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au