You can apply to have up to $465.10 deducted from your rates notice if you hold an eligible concession card. You can also receive an automatic Safety Net concession if your property is valued below a certain amount.
Important: Concessions and rebates do not apply to investment properties.
Available concessions
From the Victorian Government:
- Up to $272.70 off general ratles (maximum 50% concession)
- $50 concession on the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund Levy.
From Council:
- $142.40 concession (40% on the separate waste charge)
- Automatic $150 Safety Net concession on the separate waste charge for eligible properties (no application required).
You will get an automatic Safety Net concession if you own and live in a property valued at less than $600,000 (shown as the Capital Improved Value on your rates notice). We assess eligibility using Council records as at 1 July each financial year.
Who can apply
You need to apply for all concessions except the Safety Net concession, which is automatically applied to your rates if you're eligible.
You can apply if you hold one of these cards:
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Veterans Affairs Gold Card (TPI and War Widow or Widower).
You cannot apply with:
- Health Care Card
- Seniors Card.
If you have received concessions in the past and Centrelink has verified you are still eligible, they will be automatically applied to your 2026/27 rates notice.
How to apply
Apply online
The easiest and fastest way to apply is to complete and submit the online form.
Apply now
Privacy statement
Important: To receive concessions and rebates, the name and address on your concession card must be the same as the name and address shown on your rates notice for your principal place of residence (where you live).
Apply by mail, email or in-person
Alternatively, you can download and complete a copy of the concession application form:
Pensioner Rates Concession Form(PDF, 208KB)
You can complete the form and submit it to Council by: