Annual Report 2020-21

                                                                               2020 - 21 Annual Report


Single Owner on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is in receipt of the maximum level of pension and has sole title to the property
that is their principal place of residence, the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up to a
maximum amount of $230.00 per annum.

Joint Owner on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is in receipt of the maximum level of pension and owns the property jointly
with one or more people, the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up to a maximum amount
of $180.00 per annum.

Single Owner not on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is not in receipt of the maximum level of pension and has sole title to the
property that is their principal place of residence, the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up
to a maximum amount of $115.00 per annum.

Joint Owner not on the Maximum Rate of Pension
Where the pensioner is not in receipt of the maximum level of pension and owns the property jointly
with one or more people the concession shall be 25% of the general rate up to a maximum amount
of $65.00 per annum.


Arrangements to Pay
Chapter 4 Part 10 of the LG Regulation allows Council to grant a rating concession to certain
ratepayers by entering into an arrangement to pay rates and charges. Pursuant to section 120(1)(c),
section 121(b) and section 122(1)(b) of the LG Regulation, Council may allow ratepayers to enter into
an arrangement to pay rates and charges by weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments.
These arrangements will be entered into for properties where there were no overdue rates and
charges as at 1 January 2020 and the ratepayer and Council agree that such payments will allow the
outstanding rates or charges payable to be paid by the end of the current financial year i.e. 30 June
2021.
An application for an arrangement to pay should be received by Council prior to 31 July 2020
or 31 January 2021. Under an arrangement no discount will be provided for rates which are due.
Repayments will be calculated as at the time of applying for an arrangement and will not incur
interest charges.
Where a ratepayer defaults on an arrangement to pay, the arrangement will be cancelled, and
interest will be charged on the overdue rates and charges in accordance with section 2.5.1 of the
Revenue Statement.


Rebate on Waste
Chapter 4 Part 10 of the LG Regulation allows Council to grant a rebate of rates or charges to certain
ratepayers on the basis that the payment of the rates or charges will cause hardship to the land
owner.




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