From the Rates Office

Rates Rebates

15 November 2021

Are you eligible for a rates rebate of up to $665 for the 2021/2022 rating year? Applications must be received by 30 June 2022.

Maximum rebate is $665.
Income abatement threshold is $26,150 (Note: Your income can be greater than $26,150 and you may still be eligible for a pro-rata rebate – please contact the Rates Department).
Additional income allowance for dependants is $500 per dependant.
You must be the ratepayer on our records AND reside at the address for which you wish to apply for a rebate as at 1 July 2020.
Rebates are intended for residential properties only. Properties used principally for commercial, industrial or farming purposes or in the name of a business are not eligible.
Retirement village residents with licence to occupy agreements can now apply for a rates rebate from the rating year beginning 1 July 2020. (Retirement village residents with a licence to occupy do not own the property they live in but they do have a contractual right to occupy it).
If you are granted a rates rebate, Council will credit the rebate to your rates account.
In order to process a rates rebate application, you will need to advise your TOTAL income BEFORE TAX for the year of 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. Total income declared must include the income of spouse/partner if they are residing at the address on 1 July 2021.

Find out more and download an application form here.