This page contains information about the Rates Rebate Scheme which benefits those on low incomes living in their own homes.
Updated:
4/07/2011 4:19 p.m.
What is the Rates Rebate Scheme?
The Rates Rebate Scheme was established by the government in 1973 to provide a subsidy to low-income homeowners on the cost of their rates.
The scheme was last reviewed on 14 April 2011 for the 2011-2012 rating year and the maximum rebate increased to $580 with the income threshold increased to $23,240.
Homeowners can apply for the rebate once the first instalment is produced for the new rating year generally after the 1 July. You can seek a rebate for the current financial year only, with the closing date for applications being yearly on 30 June.
Although your income might exceed the income threshold a rates rebate could still be available, depending on the rates amount and number of dependants.
We welcome your enquiries on the Rates Rebate Scheme. Please phone us on +64 9 430 4237 or visit one of our Customer Service Centres for more information.
Each application is judged against criteria set by the Government and you can find out more about the Rates Rebate Scheme by visiting the following website.
Rates Rebate Scheme (Dept of Internal Affairs website) Opens in a new window.
Do I qualify for a rebate?
Follow this link to open the electronic calculator to see if you could be eligible.
Rates Rebate calculator (Dept of Internal Affairs website) Opens in a new window.
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