Council and the State Government recognise the special needs of pensioners and offer a Pension Remission of rates to financially assist eligible pensioners. The remission encourages pensioners to be independent and live in their own home where possible, which Council believes provides a ‘quality of life’ benefit.
The State Government Subsidy grants a maximum remission of $200 for rates and charges, and a further 20 per cent on the State Emergency Management Levy, per year for the pensioner’s principal place of residence.
To be eligible you must be a holder of a current:
Centrelink Queensland Pensioner Concession Card
Veteran Affairs Gold Card, or
Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card.
Council also grants a maximum remission of $320 per year to pensioners who:
Meet the above State Government Guidelines
Reside in an approved residence that complies with Standard Building Law.
The State Government does not currently provide rebates for Seniors Cards, Health Care Cards, Health Benefit Cards and Repatriation Health cards for special conditions.
