Apply for a Pension rebate

Which concession cards are eligible?

• Pensioner Concession Card
• Veterans' Affairs Gold Card (given for TPI, War Widow, EDA or POW).

Can I use my healthcare card?

No. Your healthcare card is not an eligible card for a concession on Council rates.

How much is the concession?

The available State Government concession is 50 per cent of rates to a maximum of $266.00.

We also offer an additional rebate, which brings the maximum rebate to $270 for rates. The rebate for the Essential Service and Volunteers Fund levy is $50.

Are there any other conditions?

You must be the ratepayer. This means the name and address on your card is the same as the name and address on your rate notice for your property.

You must use the house only for residential purposes. It cannot be a business.

The house must be your primary residence.

How do I apply for the rebate?

Pensioners and holders of Veterans' Affairs Gold Cards given for TPI or War Widow

Complete the application form and forward to Council:

• Municipal Rates Concession — Application form (PDF)
• Municipal Rates Concession — Application form (MS Word)

If you’d like us to send you this form, contact us on 9524 3333.

Please note: if you move to a new property, you will need to reapply for this rebate.

Holders of Veterans' Affairs Gold Cards given for EDA or POW

The legislation relating to the Municipal Rates Concession does not allow us to give concessions to holders of these cards.

The Victorian Government provides this concession directly to these cardholders, so that they do not miss out.

You can apply for this concession online in the Victorian Concessions and Allowances portal or visit Concessions and benefits on the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website.