What changed on 1 July 2026?
The SDA pricing 2026 update increased Specialist Disability Accommodation price limits by 4.6% from 1 July 2026. This article explains how the change affects your funding, housing costs and SDA provider in Perth or elsewhere in Western Australia.
NDIS SDA indexation is an annual adjustment designed to reflect changes in the cost of providing suitable housing. The NDIA pays SDA funding directly to registered SDA providers, based on the property, its design category and your approved funding.
The 4.6% increase applies to SDA price limits. It does not mean every resident receives an extra 4.6% as flexible funding, and the money cannot be moved to daily supports or assistive technology.
For broader changes to NDIS price limits, read our NDIS pricing arrangements 2026-27 overview.
How does the increase affect your SDA funding?
The SDA price increase raises the maximum annual amount that an eligible provider may claim for your accommodation. The actual payment still depends on several property details:
- SDA design category
- Building type, such as an apartment or house
- Property location
- Number of SDA residents
- Dwelling enrolment date
- Any applicable location or fire sprinkler allowance
For example, if an eligible annual SDA payment was $100,000 before indexation, a 4.6% increase would make the adjusted amount $104,600. This is a simple example only, not a quote for a particular property.
You generally do not need to request a plan reassessment solely because of annual indexation. The NDIA pricing system and provider claiming arrangements should apply the updated limit. You can learn more about the payment process in how SDA payments work.
Will your rent or other housing costs increase?
The 4.6% adjustment is not a standard rent increase for SDA residents. SDA funding is separate from the reasonable rent contribution, which is the amount you may pay from your own income toward rent and ordinary living costs.
| Payment | Who pays it? | Effect of 4.6% indexation | |---|---|---| | SDA funding | NDIA | Price limits increased | | Reasonable rent contribution | You | Not automatically increased by 4.6% | | Utilities and groceries | You or your household | No direct change | | Supported Independent Living | NDIS, if approved | Separate pricing rules apply |
Your provider should give you written notice and a clear reason before changing any participant-paid amount. Check your SDA service agreement and residential agreement rather than assuming the new SDA limit changes your rent.
SDA and daily support funding also serve different purposes. Our SDA and SIL comparison explains how they can operate together.
What should current SDA residents check?
Most residents will not need to submit new evidence. However, checking your records can help identify claiming errors or unclear charges before they become a larger issue.
Take these practical steps:
- Confirm that SDA remains listed in your current NDIS plan.
- Ask your provider whether the new price limit has been applied from 1 July 2026.
- Review provider statements for the correct property and claim period.
- Check that any requested rent change is explained separately from SDA funding.
- Keep copies of your service agreement, notices and NDIA correspondence.
Your plan start date does not need to be 1 July for the updated arrangements to apply. If your provider says a plan reassessment is required only because of indexation, ask them to explain the reason in writing or check with the NDIA.
If your housing needs or circumstances have changed, that is a separate reason to consider a review. See when and how to request NDIS plan changes.
What does the increase mean for Perth SDA supply?
For providers, the higher price limit helps meet rising property, insurance, maintenance and compliance costs. These pressures can be significant across Perth, particularly for homes with specialised equipment, backup power or accessible building systems.
The increase may support the financial sustainability of existing homes and planned developments. It does not guarantee that new vacancies will appear immediately in every suburb or design category.
If you are searching for Perth SDA, focus first on whether the property matches your approved category, support model and preferred location. Ask providers whether the dwelling is enrolled, what technology is included and which costs you will pay personally.
You can use our guide to finding SDA housing in Perth to organise your search. Before accepting a vacancy, inspect the property and compare the agreement with your NDIS plan.
What to do next
The 4.6% increase raises SDA provider price limits from 1 July 2026, but it does not automatically raise your personal rent or give you flexible plan funds. Check your plan, provider statements and agreements so you understand how the adjustment has been applied.
For help with SDA options, funding questions or suitable homes in Western Australia, contact Innogreen Homes.