Rate concessions

If you hold a Pensioner Concession Card (issued by Centrelink - Services Australia or Veteran Affairs) or a War Widow Gold Card or TPI Gold Card, you may be eligible to claim a $266 concession on your rates. This is in addition to the State Government Rebate of $50 for the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund. 

To find out if you are eligible for a municipal rate concessions visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH)A Health Care Card is not eligible for rates concession.

If you believe you are eligible to apply for a rate concession you can:

  • Complete the downloadable Municipal Rate Concession form(PDF, 180KB) or obtain a hardcopy from our Customer Service team
  • Return the completed form in person to our Customer Service team 
  • Return the form via email to mail@cgoldshire.vic.gov.au

For further assistance please contact our Customer Service team on 5461 0610.

**Please note if you have previously applied and your circumstances have not changed, the rebate will automatically be applied to your rates each year.