Rates Concession and Exemption

Rates Concession

Each financial year, community groups and not-for-profit organisations can apply for a rates concession from the Town of Port Hedland, in accordance with our policy and section 6.47 of the Local Government Act 1995.

Council provides concessions to eligible community groups or organisations that operate as a body corporate or an incorporated association. However, residential properties that are not directly used for the organisation’s primary service delivery are not eligible for a concession.

For more information on eligibility, please refer to the Town of Port Hedland Rating Policy.

To apply, complete the Application for Rates Concession Form.

If you have any questions, contact the Town’s Rates Department at rates@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

Applications close on 31 March each year. All applications are reviewed annually as part of the Council’s budget process.

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Rates Exemption

Rates exemptions are assessed in accordance with section 6.26 of the Local Government Act 1995.

Please submit an enquiry via OneConnect to get started.

📅Applications close on 31 March each year.

For more details, please refer to:

• Local Government Act 1995 - Rates Exemption and Concession
• Town of Port Hedland Rating Policy

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Helpful Documents

• Rates Concession and Exemption legislation (LGA 1995)
• Statement of Objects and Reasons
• Rating Strategy (Draft)
• Statutory Declaration Template

Rates Concessions for Pensioners or Seniors

If you are a Pensioner or Senior and you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be eligible to claim a rebate applicable to Rates and Emergency Services Levy ONLY. All other charges to be paid in full.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a concession under the Rates and Charges (Rebates and Deferments) Act 1992, an applicant must be the owner and reside in the property on 1 July of the rating year.

Pensioners

Pensioners who meet the eligibility criteria below are entitled to claim a rebate of up to 50% where the rebate is capped by the WA State Government to a maximum amount or may defer the payment of rates. Persons who hold a Seniors Card, issued by the Office of Seniors Interests, and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are entitled to the same level of concession as a pensioner.

• To be in receipt of a pension and hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or current State Concession Card; or
• To hold both a current Senior Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests and a current Commonwealth Seniors Health Card; or

Seniors

Seniors who meet the following eligibility criteria are entitled to claim a rebate up to 25% where the rebate is capped by the WA State Government to a maximum amount. Please note: Seniors cannot defer rates.

• To hold a current Senior Card issued by the Office of Seniors Interests

A pro-rata rebate may be available from the date of registration for eligible registered Pensioners and Seniors who become eligible after 1st July of the current rating year. If your circumstances change, particularly with respect to your ownership or occupancy of the property, or your eligibility as a Pensioner or Senior changes, you must notify the Town or Water Corp immediately.

 

How to apply

Ratepayers can register for their concessions on the internet via www.watercorporation.com.au or apply over the phone to Water Corporation on 1300 659 951. Concessions only apply once your application is received and registered. Rebates to eligible registered Pensioners and Seniors under the Rates & Charges (Rebates & Deferments) Act 1992 are funded by the State Government of Western Australia.