Council rates concession
A 30% reduction on local government rates and charges (capped at a maximum amount each year) is available to a pensioner who on 1 July each year holds one of the following:
- Services Australia or DVA Pensioner Concession Card
- Services Australia Health Care Card (but not a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card)
- DVA Veteran Gold Card – printed TPI or War Widow) in accordance with the Local Government (Rates and Charges Remissions) Regulations 2014
- resides at the property as their principal place of residence, and
- is legally responsible to the council for the rates of the property.
For more information:
Contact your relevant local council.
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