Rates rebate application form

Complete the application form

Rates Rebate Application Form (PDF 433 KB)

If you live in a retirement village

Your village manager must sign a declaration form.

Retirement village residents — Declaration form (PDF 61 KB)

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 39KB)

Get proof of income

You will need to show the council proof of income.

Proof of income from Inland Revenue

You can get a Personal Tax Summary 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’ll 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 form to your council.

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, they’ll give you a refund.