Police have charged a 25-year-old Glenorchy man with the arson of a Tolosa Street house on 31 May 2017.

The Glenorchy property was significantly damaged.

The man will appear at the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.

Arson can have a devastating effect on the community and people are reminded to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at crimestopperstas.com.au or phone 1800 333 000.