Federal Government Rebates of $1600 towards your ceiling insulation
How will the program work?
Eligible owner-occupiers who organise installation between 3 February and 30 June 2009 can now seek reimbursements for their costs up to a maximum amount of $1,600. Read the early installation guidelines to check if you are eligible and to find out how to claim a reimbursement.
After 1 July 2009 all you will need to do is ring the free hotline and make a booking. The call centre will take your details and confirm your eligibility. A properly-trained installer will visit your house, assess your insulation needs, and install it for you.
PLEASE NOTE : To qualify for the assistance, the insulation must be installed by an installer who owns or is employed by a registered business operating in the installation of thermal insulation. Air Neccessities meets this requirement.
When does it start?
While the program commences on 1 July 2009, eligible households that install ceiling insulation on or after 3 February 2009, can now seek reimbursement up to a maximum amount of $1,600. So, if you have insulation installed between 3 February and 30 June 2009, please read the early installation guidelines to check if you are eligible and find out how to claim a reimbursement.
Full program guidelines are available from the Federal Government website
or by calling the hotline on 1800 808 571 .
Who is eligible?
You are eligible for the ceiling insulation rebate if you:
- are a home owner-occupier - that is, you live in your own home
- don't already have ceiling insulation or have ceiling insulation that is deemed as having negligible effectiveness
- are installing insulation in an existing home on or after 3 February 2009 and before 1 July 2009
- have not been granted assistance under the solar hot water rebate program since the rebate was increased to $1,600 on 3 February 2009
- lodge your application for reimbursement within six months of purchase
- submit a correctly completed application form with a copy of tax invoices from purchase and installation
- arrange installation by an authorised installer, such as Air Necessities, using insulation that meets required specifications and standards
- are an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over.
Download early installation guidelines >
Download reimbursement application >