Apply for a rates rebate: application forms

Complete the application form

You can print the form to fill it in. Post or drop off your application as explained in Step 4.

Rates rebate application form (PDF 370KB)

You can also ask your local council for paper forms.

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If one of the following declaration forms applies, include it with your rates rebate application form when you apply.

If you live in a retirement village

Your village manager must complete a declaration form.

Retirement village residents — Declaration form (PDF 152KB)

If you live in a company-share apartment

The person who is responsible for paying rates for the whole property must sign a declaration form.

Company-share apartment residents — Declaration form (PDF 270KB)

Get proof of income

You will need to show the council proof of income.

Proof of income from Inland Revenue

You can get a summary of income by logging into Inland Revenue.

Or you can call Inland Revenue on 0800 227 774 (NZ only).

Proof of income from Work and Income

You can ask your case manager to give you a letter showing your income.

If you’re self-employed

You will need to provide a copy of your complete set of financial accounts, IR3B or IR10.

Sign the verification declaration on the form

You need to confirm on the form that the information you’ve provided is true. You do this by signing the verification declaration.

Give the application to your council

Post or drop off your application to your council.

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Your application is due by 30 June each year.

What happens next

If you’re successful, your council deducts the amount of your rebate from your rates bill.

If you’ve already paid your rates in full, the council will contact you about your rebate.