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If you are a pensioner and hold a current Pensioner Concession Card and are liable for rates and charges on your property and your rebate has not been automatically deducted, you may be eligible for a rebate on your rates. The property must also be your sole or principal place of residence. To apply for this rebate you should complete and return the Pensioner Concession Application form(PDF, 419KB), and bring along your Pensioner Concession Card for sighting by staff. Future rebates will be fully automated. A separate application per pensioner is required The rebate varies from one property to another and will be calculated at the time the application is made.
In accordance with Section 575 (3a) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council provides a rate reduction of 50% to eligible pensioners of the amount of the rate levy provided the maximum rebate for combined rate and domestic waste management charge does not exceed $250. Of this rate reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%.
In accordance with Section 575 (3b) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council provides a rate reduction of 50% to eligible pensioners of the amount of the rate levy provided the maximum rebate for charges does not exceed $87.50. Of this rate reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%.
In accordance with Section 575 (3b) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council provides a rate reduction of 50% to eligible pensioners of the amount of the rate levy provided the maximum rebate for charges does not exceed $87.50. Of this rate reduction, the NSW Government reimburses 55%. For more information, please refer to Council's Pensioner Policy(PDF, 26KB).