Concessions
Concessions
Pensioners who meet the eligibility criteria below, are entitled to claim a rebate of 50% off the current years rates and ESL charges, or may defer payment of those rates. Persons who hold a Seniors Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are entitled to the same level of concession as a pensioner.
Seniors who meet the following elegibility criteria are entitled to claim a rebate on up to 25%, where the rebate is limited to a maximum amount.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for concessions under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, an applicant must: - be the owner and reside in the property on 1 July and
- if a Pensioner, either
- be in receipt of a pension and hold a pensioner concession card or State concession card; or
- hold both a Seniors Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- if a Senior, hold a Seniors Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests;
- register your entitlement with Council or the Water Corporation (concessions only apply once your application is received and registered).
If you are not registered with Council as an eligible pensioner, and feel that you may be eligible, please contact the Shire's rates section immediately upon receipt of your rates notice as a pro rata rebate may apply from the date of registration. Rebates apply to current rates and ESL charges only, and not to rubbish collection and other charges, which must be paid in full by the DUE DATE shown on the notice. | 
