Concessions and Exemptions

CONCESSIONS

Municipal Rates Concession

The Municipal Rates Concession offers a discount on Council rates up to a yearly maximum for eligible concession card holders. A maximum amount of $253.00 can be claimed on principal place of residence for the 2022/23 financial year. For more information please click here.

To apply for a Municipal Rates Concession, please click here.

Council also collects the Fire Services Property Levy on behalf of the Victorian Government State Revenue Office. Concession card holders are eligible for a $50.00 rebate on this fixed charge.

EXEMPTIONS

Council levies a 'Municipal Charge' to cover a portion of Council's administration costs.

This year, the municipal Charge is $100.00. The Municipal Charge applies equally to each assessment.

If you have more than one farming property you may be eligible for an exemption from the Fixed Property Charge portion of the Fire Services Property Levy, as well as the Municipal Charge.

MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Rates Coordinator on (03) 5450 9333.