Terms and conditions Bushfire Wise

• Rebates will be paid towards invoiced material and installations costs. Rebates are subject to availability of funds and must be pre-approved. Rebates will not be given to works required for either BASIX or development application compliance.
• Only bushfire retrofit work granted pre-approval will qualify for a rebate. Changes to or additional retrofit work will require a new pre-approval application.
• Bushfire retro-fit work must be completed by a competent persons and where applicable comply with:
  Planning for Bushfire Protection 2006.
  Australian Standard: 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas (AS3959-2009).
  Council and NSW regulations.
  For more information on building approvals see our Bushfire prone land page or call Council and speak with a planner.
• Applications must be received within the same financial year the work was completed.
• Issuing a rebate requires an inspection and final approval is at the discretion of the Council officer administering the program.
• Climate Wise - Bushfire retrofit rebates are available exclusively for Ku-ring-gai residents.
• Only properties within either the bushfire prone land or ember attack zone qualify for this rebate program. Click here to find out if your property qualifies and complete step 1 of the Ready Check.