King Island Subdivision Scheme

Applicants are encouraged to read the eligibility requirements prior to submitting an application.

Applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria to apply for a grant.

Applicants must note that:

• applications submitted by a third party will not be accepted without evidence of permission in the application.
• you may be asked to provide information or documentation to support your eligibility claims, either as part of the application process, or after you have submitted your application.
• the information you provide may be subject to third party authenticity checks.
• this program has limited funding. If funding is exhausted, not all eligible applications will receive a grant.

Eligibility criteria

Ownership

1. Applicants must be the owner(s) of the land which is the subject of the application, and their name must be on the title (please note, only a property search through the Land Titles Office will be accepted as evidence of ownership).
2. All interested parties (that is all title holders) must be named as applicants.
3. Applicants that are natural persons must be aged over 18 years.

Eligible developments

4. ‘Lots’ are vacant parcels of land for which there is a single title arising from a subdivision. It does not include strata titles. The maximum number of lots for which a grant can be claimed is 12.
5. A grant agreement may relate to multiple stages and/or developments, but cumulative funding may not exceed the maximum of $25,000 per lot, for 12 lots.
6. The minimum claim per lot is $5,000.
7. The maximum cumulative number of lots that can be claimed by any given applicant, including where they apply jointly with other applicants or across several developments, is 12.
8. Only one grant agreement will be issued per development approval (i.e., per council permit).
9. The development approval must not have been used for a prior approved grant agreement under the program, or the Residential Land Rebate program.
10. The development must be within the King Island Council Local Government Area, on land zoned residential, which is land where residential use is classed as ‘Permitted’ or ‘No Permit Required’.
11. Claimed lots must be brought to market (see definition of ‘bringing to market’) within 18 months of the date the grant funding agreement is signed. The process must be on commercial terms and at arm’s length from the developer.

Eligible costs

12. Grants can be claimed for eligible costs directly related to:

1. The construction or installation of, or connection to, eligible utilities for the lot/s.
2. Other works reasonably required to undertake the development of the lot/s, including but not limited to the construction and installation of road and stormwater infrastructure.
3. electrical distribution.
4. telecommunications networks, including the National Broadband Network.
5. water and sewerage infrastructure (including septic and rainwater tanks).
6. design
7. materials
8. civil works and labour
9. air and sea freight within King Island, and between King Island and an Australian port
10. air and sea transport of specialist labourers between King Island and an Australian port

13. The eligible utilities are:
14. Eligible costs are those which have been incurred and paid in full on or after 1 January 2025. They must be related to the lots which are the subject of the grant, and may include:
15. Applicants will be required to identify the lots which are the subject of the grant agreement in their application.
16. At the time of application, the applicant must have already incurred and paid in full at least $5,000 of eligible costs per lot. The remaining allocated funds can then be claimed in accordance with clause 9.1 - Grant instalments.

Program administration

17. To be eligible, the applicant must provide all information and evidence reasonably requested by State Growth. This includes evidence of a valid planning permit for each development from the King Island Council.
18. Applications will only be accepted when they are complete and made using the approved form made available by State Growth.
19. The program will close on 29 May 2026 or when the program’s funding allocation has been fully allocated, whichever occurs first. No further applications will be accepted after this time. Applications will be assessed in order of receipt.
20. State Growth may consider the reputation of the applicants, and the conduct of the applicants in relation to any other grant programs managed by the Tasmanian Government, when assessing their eligibility for a grant.

Definitions

Bringing to market: State Growth defines ‘bringing to market’ to mean; advertising vacant land through a medium or process through which it is listed for sale, and more than one person can bid for that land, for a price that implies a level of commerciality.

Before applying, read the program guidelines and check that you meet the eligibility criteria. Download the King Island Subdivision Scheme 2025-2026 Program Guidelines (PDF 344.6 KB).

Applications must be submitted online using SmartyGrants at stategrowthtas.smartygrants.com.au/KISS.

For assistance with using SmartyGrants, please see the applicant help guide.

Contact us to discuss any issue preventing you from using SmartyGrants to submit your application.

1. Prepare: Read the program guidelines and the frequently asked questions (FAQs) before starting your application. Check that you meet the eligibility criteria. To apply, you will need to provide valid planning permit/s for all the lots you intend to claim for, basic identifying information about yourself and your property, and evidence you have paid the costs you are claiming for. Make sure you have all the required evidence ready before you apply.
2. Start: When you are ready, use the ‘Apply now online’ link on our website. This will take you to State Growth’s grant portal. Sign in or create an account, save your login information for later and complete your application.
3. Confirm: Ensure all information and documentation is accurate and attached. Rebates are given in order of receipt. Remember that incomplete applications will not be assessed or reserve your place.
4. Submit: You will receive an email notification after you submit your application. Keep this notification as confirmation of your submission.
5. Assessment: Your application will be assessed by State Growth. You may be contacted if further information is required. You will be notified of the outcome within 21 days of making a complete application.
6. Notification: Successful applicants will be made an offer which you will need to sign. By signing you will be agreeing to meet the requirements of the program. Once signed, return the agreement using the instructions provided with your formal offer. Payment of the first instalment will be made after the signed agreement is returned and countersigned by the State Growth representative.

You may be asked to provide information or documentation after you have submitted your application.

You must provide this information within three working days, unless otherwise advised. Failure to provide the information within the timeframe may result in the application being unsuccessful.

The information you provide may be subject to authenticity checks using third party software.

The application form will require you to provide certain information along with documentary evidence to support your rebate claim.

It is important that the evidence you provide meets the required standard, otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.

Below is advice on the requirements for:

1. Planning Permits / Development Applications
2. Location of your claimed lots
3. Evidence of costs incurred and remittance advice.

Please note that State Growth reserves the right to require information additional to that shown below – these are minimum requirements only.

Planning Permits (Development Application)

You will need to submit a valid, approved planning permit from King Island Council for the rebate lots you are claiming. Your permit must show:

• the address and/or the location of your subdivision.
• the total number of lots permitted.
• council approval for the subdivision, and any conditions.
• the date the permit was approved.
• the name of the council.

Locations of your claimed lots

You will be required to provide a document clearly showing each of the lots for which you are claiming a rebate. This evidence must show:

• a map or plan of the full development site.
• each approved lot on the site.
• the address of the development.
• each rebate lot, marked, labelled or highlighted as a rebate lot.

Evidence of costs incurred and remittance advice

When submitting an application, you will need to provide evidence in the form of:

• tax invoices detailing all eligible costs for which you are seeking a rebate; and
• remittance advice showing that eligible costs being claimed have been paid in full.

This evidence must show:

• That the document is intended to be a tax invoice.
• The seller’s identity.
• The seller’s Australian Business Number (ABN).
• The date the invoice was issued.
• A description of the works or services undertaken.

The amount charged (itemised and with the relevant items highlighted or otherwise identified for which you are claiming).

That the amount has been paid in full; either on the invoices or separately (such as a bank statement or receipt).

• The GST amount.

NOTE - failure to supply this evidence will result in an application being deemed incomplete and will be referred back to the applicant to address.