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Rates pension concession application

Eligible pension card holders can apply for a concession on rates for their main place of residence.

 

Eligible concessions

The name and address on your concession card must be exactly the same as the name and address shown on the rate notice. If there are any discrepancies, please contact Centrelink to amend your details.

Eligible cards are:         

  • Pensioner Concession Card - issued by Centrelink or Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card - War Widow (WW)
  • Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card - Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI)

Please note: a Health Care Card is not an eligible card to receive the pension concession.

 

Apply for a rates concession

To apply for a rates concession, complete our online form.

Rates pension concession application form

 

Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

Alternatively, you can download and complete a copy of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing pension rebate application form from their website.

DFFH: Municipal rates concession
 

After completing the form:

  • Email it with a copy of your pension card to [email protected]
  • Mail it with a copy of your pension card to PO Box 733 Bendigo 3552
  • Deliver it in person and present your pension card at our Bendigo or Heathcote office

Application forms are also available by calling our Customer Service Centre.

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