Queensland COVID-19 cleaning rebate

The Queensland COVID-19 cleaning rebate supports small and medium businesses and not-for-profit organisations that have been listed as an exposure venue by Queensland Health.

It will help cover professional cleaning expenses by providing a rebate for cleaning costs incurred at exposure venues in Queensland.

About the cleaning rebate

A rebate amount of up to 80% of the professional cleaning cost is available, capped at $10,000 per separate event where a business is identified as a site of potential COVID-19 transmission by Queensland Health.

Eligibility criteria

Small and medium sized businesses and not-for-profit organisations that have an annual payroll in Queensland of less than $10 million can access a rebate.

To be eligible, your business or not-for-profit organisation must:

• have been listed as an exposure venue on the Queensland Health website: Contact tracing (exposure sites) – coronavirus
• have completed a professional clean as outlined in the Queensland COVID-19 cleaning rebate guidelines of the exposure venue in accordance with Queensland Health's guidance and information on COVID-19 cleaning
• have completed the professional clean in the 2021–22 financial year—this includes businesses that may have completed a professional clean as a result of the South East Queensland and Townsville lockdown that commenced on 29 June 2021
• have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
• be registered with WorkCover Queensland if you employ staff
• have an annual payroll of less than $10 million
• be registered with 1 of the following (unless you are not required by legislation to be registered with 1 of these regulators):
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
  • Office of Fair Trading (OFT) – regulated industries (e.g. real estate agent, motor dealer, tattoo operator).

How to apply

To receive the rebate, eligible businesses and not-for-profit organisations should:

• read the Queensland COVID-19 cleaning rebate guidelines and frequently asked questions
• use the eligibility checker to confirm you are eligible to receive the Queensland COVID-19 cleaning rebate
• gather your cleaning invoices and evidence of payment for professional cleaning services at the exposure venue
• complete the online claim form and attach invoices and evidence of payment
• submit using the online claim form.

More information

Read these key documents:

• Queensland COVID-19 cleaning rebate guidelines
• Frequently asked questions.

Also consider…

• Find out what COVID-19 business assistance you may be eligible for.
• Read advice for businesses affected by COVID-19 cases.

Check your eligibility

To be eligible for this rebate, your business must meet the following eligibility criteria: