The Rates Rebate Scheme provides a rebate of up to $790 for low income earners who were paying rates for the home in which they were living on 1 July 2024.
How is my rebate calculated?
Your rebate is calculated based on your income, rates and the number of dependants living with you.
The income eligibility for a rebate is $31,510. However, if your income exceeds this amount you could still be entitled to a rebate depending on the total costs of your rates and the number of dependants.
Applications close on 30 June 2025.
How to apply
- Accurate information about your income (and that of any spouse/partner and/or joint home owner who lives with you) for the tax year ended 31 March 2024
- Details of all Gross Income (BEFORE TAX) – 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 financial year
- Personal Tax Summary – available from Inland Revenue
- Wages & Salary – (Tax Summary from IRD/employer)
- Work & Income Benefit & Superannuation – (If your sole income is NZ Superannuation you do not need to provide proof of income)
- Additional Allowances - Additional to the benefit e.g Accommodation Benefit – (from WINZ)
- In work Tax credits, Minimum Family Tax Credits & Parental Tax Credits – (from IRD)
- Gross Interest/Dividends earned between 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
- Rental Income/Shares/Overseas Benefits or income
- Your Horizons Regional Council rates bill.
Where to obtain proof of income
Where do I find an application form?
If you think you may be eligible, download a property rates rebate application form.
If you live in a retirement village and want a property rates rebate, you will need to complete a declaration(PDF, 595KB).
How do I make an application?