Rate account rebate application
Request a Rate Account and Services Establishment Fee exemption or a rate rebate for not-for-profit organisations.
About applying for a rate account rebate
You can request a rate account rebate for:
- Rate Account and Services Establishment Fee
- Partial Rate Rebate Scheme - Not for Profit Organisations.
To apply for the Rate Account and Services Establishment Fee exemption, you must meet the eligibility criteria. You’ll need to provide a reason and supporting documents, if requested.
Not‑for‑profit organisations applying for the Partial Rate Rebate Scheme must provide evidence outlined in the eligibility criteria, including their:
- ABN / Deductible Gift Recipient status / Australian Charities and Not for Profit Commission status / Income tax exempt charity endorsement
- description of services
- description of property usage.
Provide details of the property, including the:
- rate account number
- address of the property, including:
- street number and name
- suburb
- postcode.
You must provide contact details, such as:
- name
- phone number
- email address
- postal address (if different to the property details provided).
Frequently asked questions
You can apply for a Rate Account and Services Establishment fee exemption if you are a registered owner and meet eligibility criteria.
You can apply for a partial rate rebate if you are an eligible organisation. This includes registered Kindergartens, Community Organisations, Welfare Organisations and Affordable Housing Providers.
Find out more about rates rebates and exemptions.