The WA government has released a Request for Tender on Tuesday seeking a suitable builder for the Perth Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation.

The Perth Aboriginal Short Stay, located in Cannington, will be Western Australia's fifth bespoke build providing a "safe, culturally appropriate, and affordable accommodation solution for Aboriginal people".

It will be able to accommodate up to 100 guests and will be comprised of universal access, family, double and single units.

Contractors shortlisted from the Department of Communities' Housing Construction and Refurbishment Builders Panel will be invited to submit a tender for the construction of the Perth Short Stay.

There are three other Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodations operating in Kalgoorlie, Derby and Broome. The Geraldton Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation is currently under construction by local Geraldton builder, GBSC Yurra.

The request for tender for the Construction Head Contractor will be open until March 2025 and can be accessed online at https://www.tenders.wa.gov.au/.

WA Housing and Homelessness Minister John Carey said the state's existing Aboriginal Short Stays have been "critical" in improving outcomes for Aboriginal people in the regions by providing a safe and secure place to stay.

"We're now calling for a suitable builder to construct the Perth Short Stay in Cannington, which will be WA's fifth short-stay facility and will be able to accommodate up to 100 guests," he said.

"I encourage contractors and builders shortlisted on the Department of Communities' Housing Construction and Refurbishment Builders Panel to submit a tender for construction for this important project.

"The establishment of new Aboriginal Short Stay Accommodation services in Perth and Geraldton will ensure safe, culturally considered short-term accommodation is available to support Aboriginal visitors from regional, remote and metropolitan areas to reduce rough sleeping and overcrowding."

WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Dr Tony Buti said the request for tender was "an important step forward" to realising the Perth Aboriginal Short Stay project, with the release of a Request for Tender for this new short-stay facility.

"The Cook Labor government understands how important Aboriginal Short Stays are in providing important and welcoming accommodation options for guests who may otherwise have no accommodation during their visits," he said.

"Aboriginal Short Stays may also keep families and groups travelling together, whether that's for cultural reasons, business reasons or for accessing services, reducing pressure that may be placed upon families and households."