Apply for a rates rebate

What you need to know

If you received a rates rebate in the last year, we will mail you an application form in August.

Please wait for this before you apply.

Residential ratepayers on low incomes may be eligible for a rates rebate of up to $750 a year under the Government’s Rate Rebate Scheme, plus $676 a year under the Council Rates Remission Policy. 

Government rates rebate

First use check your eligibility for the Government’s Rates Rebate, administered by the Council by using this calculator.

Check your eligibility

If you are eligible, download and fill in an application form.

Council rates rebate

If you’re struggling to pay your rates, we may be able to offer you extra financial assistance with a Council Rates Rebate.

You must apply for the Government Rates Rebate, and send both application forms to us.

If you received this rebate last year we will mail this out to you in August.

To be eligible you must reside at the property and you must provide a full financial statement to meet conditions and criteria. This includes:

• income levels
• financial assets
• the ownership structure of the property