Rates Rebate

You may be eligible for a rates rebate. A rates rebate is a scheme in which the Government pays up to $700 of your rates, and is designed to help low-income ratepayers with their rates bills.

Am I eligible?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to all the following questions, then you may be eligible for a rates rebate:

• Is your total household income from all sources less than $28,080  (including spouse, If you earned more than this, you might still be eligible)
• Do you pay the rates on the address you live at?
• Were you living there at 1 July 2022?
• Is your name on the rates bill?
• If you have dependants living at home, your income can be $500 above the limit for each dependent.
• If you are a beneficial owner under a will or trust, you may be eligible, but will be required to provide evidence of this.

• For more detailed information about the criteria, please visit: Department of Internal Affairs

How much am I eligible for?

If you think you are eligible for a rates rebate, you can use the Department of Internal Affairs calculator on their website to determine the level of your potential rebate 

Access the calculator.

How do I apply?

You can either:

• Download an application form  [PDF 1.03 MB]
• Pick up an application form from the Council Office or
• Call us on 07 873 4000 and we can post a form out to you.

As well as a completed form, you will need to provide:

• • Ōtorohanga District Council and Waikato Regional Council rates notices for the 2022/2023 year.
  • Proof of income for the tax year 2021/2022 year, which could include:

• An IRD summary of earnings
• A certificate of earnings from your employer.
• Statement of Interest from your bank
• Details of share dividends
• Copy of your audited accounts if you are self-employed; or
• Any combination of the above.

Once completed, you can return the form to the Council either by:

• posting it to the Council; or
• coming in and seeing a staff member

Once your rebate has been processed, Council will inform you of this in writing.

The payment will be applied against your rates account, or a refund will be made if you have already paid your rates in full.

Rates Rebate Outreach 

If you need help with your rates rebate application or want to know if you qualify our Rates Rebate Outreach team will be in your area soon.

2023	Sat, 28/1/23	10am - 2pm	January	Kawhia	Rusty Snapper/ Wharf	64 Jervois St Kāwhia
2023	Thu, 9/2/23	2pm - 4pm	February	Rural	Te Kawa Gas Station	684 SHW 3 Ōtorohanga Road
2023	Wed, 15/3/23	2.30pm - 5.30pm	March	Ōtorohanga	Countdown	Maniapoto St
2023	Sat, 22/4/23	10am - 2pm	April	Kāwhia	Rusty Snapper/ Wharf	64 Jervois St Kāwhia