Regulated Tree Maintenance Rebate

Many Regulated/Significant trees are located on private property and we understand the challenges residents face in looking after these magnificent trees.

These trees offer a range of benefits to the community, support a diverse range of wildlife, provide a connection to our history and contribute to the character of our neighbourhoods.

The Regulated Tree Maintenance Rebate provides financial assistance to help preserve these trees.

What can the rebate be used for?

The Regulated Tree Maintenance Rebate provides financial assistance for property owners to take action that helps maintain their Regulated/Significant tree. The rebate covers the following:

Arborist report, when works are subsequently undertaken on the tree
Tree Pruning
Pest and Disease Control

What is a Regulated/Significant Tree?

A regulated tree has:

a Regulated Tree is any tree with a circumference exceeding 1 metre (when measured 1 metre above ground level).
in the case of trees that have multiple trunks, this also includes tree which have trunks with a total circumference of 1 m or more and an average circumference of 310 mm or more.

A significant tree has:

a Significant Tree is any tree with a circumference exceeding 2 metres (when measured 1 metre above ground level).
multiple trunks with a total circumference of 2 metres or more and an average circumference of 625 millimetres or more when measured 1 metre above natural ground level.

Visit Plan SA for more information.

Regulated Tree Maintenance Rebate FAQs

Who can apply?

Applications for the rebate can only be submitted by property owners of Regulated and Significant Trees.

Tenants and residents occupying neighbouring properties are not eligible to apply.

What funding is avaliable?

You can receive a rebate for up to 50% of the combined costs of the Arborist report and the maintenance work conducted on the tree, up to $1,750 per tree.

Note - Reimbursement for up to 50% of the Arborist report will only occur when subsequent works on the tree are undertaken.

Repeat applications may be considered if they clearly demonstrate that the work being undertaken is required maintenance outlined in an ongoing tree management plan

What is ineligible for the rebate?

No funding is available for:

The removal of a tree
Works which have previously occurred or commenced prior to seeking funding approval
Repairs to infrastructure, private property or vehicles for damage caused or suspected to be caused by the tree
Works that have not received Planning consent (if required) or would be considered tree-damaging activities as defined by the regulations.
Arborist report where no subsequent maintenance work on the tree is undertaken

Step 1: Read the Rebate Guidelines

Regulated Tree Maintenance Rebate Guidelines (116 KB) pdf

Step 2: Submit your rebate application

Regulated Tree Maintenance Rebate Application