In a move to bolster community safety, the Manitoba government has announced a $300 rebate for homeowners and small business owners to purchase security equipment. The announcement was made by Justice Minister Matt Wiebe as part of Budget 2024.
“Everyone should feel safe in their home and their community,” said Wiebe. “This rebate is a step our government committed to during the election to help build a culture of safety throughout our province.”
The rebate is applicable to a range of security upgrades including security cameras, alarm systems, motion detectors, reinforced doors or windows, anti-graffiti film, paints, security gates, pull-down protection shutters, and permanent security fencing. However, ongoing subscriptions or monthly fees for existing alarm systems are not covered by the rebate.
Anamika Deb, a homeowner in Fort Richmond, welcomed the news. “Two years ago, a stranger vandalized our only car, breaking our back windshield,” she said. “We installed a blink doorbell as extra assurance, but it added to our family’s costs. That’s why this security system rebate is great news.”
The rebate will apply to any purchase made after Sept. 1, 2023. The application system for the rebate will launch this June and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Manitobans with multiple homes or business locations in the province will only be eligible to apply for one location. The rebate can apply to multiple expenses for a single property or business under the $300 threshold.
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