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Pensioner rebates
If you have a pensioner concession card you may be eligible for a
rebate on your rates. To be eligible the rateable property must be
your principal place of residence. If you think you may be eligible
for the rebate and it is not shown on your rate notice please make
inquiries by phoning our customer service centre on (02) 6499 2222.
All pensioner rebate applications will undergo confirmation by
Centrelink.
General rates and Domestic waste
In accordance with Section 575(3)(a) of the
Local Government Act 1993 Council provides a rate reduction of
50% of the amount of the rate levy provided the maximum rebate for
combined rate and domestic waste management charges does not exceed
$250.00 to eligible pensioners. Of this rate reduction, 55% is
reimbursed by the NSW Government.
Water charges
In accordance with S.575 (3)(b) of the
Local Government Act 1993 Council provides a reduction of 50%
of water supply charges levied up to a maximum of $87.50 for each
individual charge. Of this reduction, 55% is reimbursed by the NSW
Government.
Sewer charges
In accordance with S.575 (3)(c) of the Local Government Act
1993 Council provides a reduction of 50% of the residential
sewerage charge levied up to a maximum of $87.50 for each individual
charge. Of this reduction, 50% is reimbursed by the NSW Government.
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