Rates concessions
The Government of Western Australia provides a rebate to persons who meet the eligibility criteria set out under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992.
Concession Eligibility Criteria
To receive a concession on local government rates and Emergency Services Levy you must:
- hold an appropriate Pensioner or WA Seniors Card; and
- on 1 July of the current financial year own and occupy the property as your 'ordinary place of residence'.
'To own' means you must:
- be the owner or co-owner of the property registered on the Certificate of Title; or
- have a 'right to reside' at the property under the terms of a will (provided a copy of the appropriate documents are provided); or
- hold a long-term lease in a retirement village, park home park or caravan/lifestyle village.
Concessions are available to holders of the following cards:
WA Seniors Card (SC)
- Entitled to receive up to a 25% rebate on your local government rates and emergency services levy.
- The rebate will be limited to a maximum amount.
- The deferment option is not available.
WA Seniors Card (SC) AND a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)
- Entitled to receive up to a 50% rebate on your local government rates and emergency services levy.
- The rebate will be limited to a maximum (capped) amount, which is reviewed annually.
- May be entitled to defer your local government rates and emergency services levy.
Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) OR State Concession Card (SCC)
- Entitled to receive up to a 50% rebate on your local government rates and emergency services levy.
- The rebate will be limited to a maximum (capped) amount which is reviewed annually.
- May be entitled to defer your local government rates and emergency services levy.
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