Pensioner and self-funded retiree rebates on rate notice

Rebates are offered to eligible pensioners and self-funded retirees, as confirmed by the Centrelink Confirmation eServices:

State Government subsidy

The pensioner must be the owner or life tenant of a deceased estate, either solely or jointly. The property must be their principal place of residence and the pensioner must hold one of the following cards:

blue Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink
blue Pensioner Concession Card issued by Veterans' Affairs
Repatriation Health Card - for all conditions/TPI - (Gold card) issued by Veterans' Affairs.

Eligible applicants will receive a pensioner rebate subsidy of 20% off Council’s gross rates and charges up to a maximum of $200.00 per annum ($50.00 per quarter) and 20% off the Emergency Management levy.

Council Pensioner concession

Qualifying pensioners receiving the maximum rate of pension under Commonwealth law or in receipt of a Department of Veteran Affairs Gold Repatriation Health Card (for all conditions/TPI) will receive the pensioner rate concession per property of:

50% off gross rates and charges to a maximum of $62.50 per quarter ($250 per annum) or;
If receiving a part-pension, $25 per quarter ($100 per annum).

Self-funded Retiree concession

The applicant must be the owner or life tenant of a deceased estate, either solely or jointly. The property must be their principal place of residence and the applicant must hold the following card:

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

Eligible applicants will receive a rebate subsidy of $75.00 per annum ($18.75 per quarter).

More information on the eligibility for a rebate can be found in Council's Revenue Statement(PDF, 8MB).

Eligibility can only be assessed by completing the Rates concession application. If you need help or are unable to complete this application online contact Council.

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