Rates rebates 2024/2025

Rates rebates may be available for property owners with a household income of $62,000 or less who are the ratepayer on their property. 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 2024. Rebates are intended for residential properties including Retirement village occupants with a licence to occupy and Māori Freehold Landowners with a separate rating unit.

Depending on the amount of rates you need to pay and your income, you could receive a rebate of up to $790. This applies to local council rates, regional council rates, and council water rates.

Council needs to know your total income before tax for the year 1 April 2023– 31 March 2024 to process a rates rebate application.

Please visit this website for further information on what the requirements are and how to apply. Our Rates Officer is happy to assist with these applications.