Rates concessions and rebates
Check your rates notice to see if a concession has already been applied
- To see if a discount has already been applied to your rates and charges, look for the 'Pensioner concession applied' stamp on the front page of your rates notice (to the right of the 'post-it' note).
- If you don't see the stamp, you can apply using the form on this page.
Am I eligible?
Rates rebate
Ratepayers who receive the JobSeeker Payment can apply for a $50 rebate on their rates for their principal place of residence.
Rates concession
If you hold one of these concession cards:
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by Department of Human Services or Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Veterans' Affairs Gold Cards given for TPI, War Widow, EDA or POW
you may receive a discount on your rates if the property is your principal place of residence (that is, you live in the property), and you don't receive this concession on any other property.
The concession does not apply to Health Care Card or Seniors Card holders.
More info: Rates concessions - Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website
Maximum concession amounts available
For 2021-22, the maximum concession amounts are as follows:
- $247 for rates
- $50 for the Fire Services Property Levy
Apply for a rates rebate if you get the JobSeeker payment
To apply for this rebate, complete the JobSeeker rates concession application form and post or email it to us.
Post
Rates concession application
Cardinia Shire Council
PO Box 7
Pakenham VIC 3810
Apply for a rates concession
If you have a Pensioner concession card or Veterans' Affairs Gold Card for TPI or War Widow
Download and complete the municipal rates concession application form and post it to us at:
Rates concession application
Cardinia Shire Council
PO Box 7
Pakenham VIC 3810
If you prefer, you can call us on 1300 787 624 and we'll send a copy of the form to you.
If you have a Veterans' Affairs Gold Card for EDA or POW
Download and complete the municipal rates concession form – EDA and POWs and send it to the address shown on the form.
- If you prefer, you can call the Concessions information line on 1800 658 521 and they will send a copy of the form to you.
- They will check your concession card details with Centrelink and provide the concession as a rebate.