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Application for rate concession
Queensland government pensioner rate subsidy scheme and council pensioner concession policy
*Please Complete all questions *
1. Property Details
A. Rate Property Number
B. Address of Property
Suburb State QLD Postcode
2. Applicant Details
A. Full Given and Surname of Applicant/s B. Pension Card Numbers C. Card Start Date
D. Current Residential Address “As Above” if the postal same as your property address
Suburb State Postcode
E. Current Postal Address “As Above” if the postal same as your residential address
Suburb State Postcode
F. Are the above address details the same for each owner? Yes No Provide details at 3.F below
Tick the relevant box
G. Do you own any other properties in the NSC area? No Yes Provide details at 3.F below
Tick the relevant box
H. Home phone I. Mobile
Name
J. Email address K. Work phone
Name Name
Council will update your record with the contact details you provide on this form
3. Property Information
A. Is this property your principal place of residence? If no, please state why: Yes No
B. Please state the date of occupancy Date:
C. Please list all owners of the property and their relationship to the applicant:
• Name: __ Relationship: _
• Name: Relationship: _
D. Are you a Life Tenant? (please read information about life tenancy guidelines on page 3) Yes No
E. Are you solely responsible for the payment of rates?
Yes No
F. Additional Information:
Digital Pension Cards: Card Start date: Digital card sighted by CSO:
Additional names:
NOOSA COUNCIL PO Box 141 P. (07) 5329 6500 [email protected]
ABN 97 969 214 121 TEWANTIN QLD 4565 F. (07) 5329 6501 www.noosa.qld.gov.au
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Section 2
NOOSA COUNCIL Application for rate concession Queensland government pensioner rate subsidy scheme and council pensioner concession policy 4. Consent of applicant/s I/we , authorise: • The Noosa Shire Council to use Centrelink Confirmation eServices to perform a Centrelink/Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) enquiry of my Centrelink or DVA Customer details and concession card status in order to enable the business to determine if I qualify for a concession, rebate or service. • The Australian Government Department of Services (the department) to provide the results of that enquiry to Noosa Shire Council. I understand that: • The department will use information I have provided to the Noosa Shire Council to confirm my eligibility for pensioner concessions/rebates and will disclose to the Noosa Shire Council personal information including my name, address, payment and concession card type and status. • This consent, once signed, remains valid while I am a customer of Noosa Shire Council unless I withdraw it by contacting Noosa Shire Council or the department. • I can obtain proof of my circumstances /details from the department and provide it to Noosa Shire Council so that my eligibility for pension concessions/rebates can be determined. • If I withdraw my consent or do not alternatively provide proof of my circumstances/details, I may not be eligible for the Pension Concession/Rebate provided by Noosa Shire Council. Signature Signature Date Date This consent will be used for the sole purpose of authorising Centrelink to provide information to Noosa Shire Council to assess your eligibility in relation to concessions or services provided by the Queensland State Government and Noosa Shire Council. Privacy Noosa Shire Council will only use the personal information collected for the intended purpose, to remain in contact with you regarding your request and the legitimate functions and services of Council affecting your property. Council is authorised to collect this information in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 and associated laws. Access to your personal information will only be provided to appropriate Council employees and authorised officers. Your personal information will only be disclosed to third parties with your consent, or if required to do so by law. Your personal information is handled in accordance with Council’s Privacy Policy. NOOSA COUNCIL PO Box 141 P. (07) 5329 6500 [email protected] ABN 97 969 214 121 TEWANTIN QLD 4565 F. (07) 5329 6501 www.noosa.qld.gov.au
Section 3
Application for rate concession
Queensland government pensioner rate subsidy scheme and council pensioner concession policy
A concession of rates and charges shall be allowed to approved pensioners who have applied for the concession on or
before 30 June or 31 December each year, under Chapter 4, part 10 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and in
accordance with the eligibility criteria set out in the Noosa Shire Council Revenue Statement.
Who is eligible for a Subsidy/Concession?
The Queensland Government & the State Fire and Emergency Services Authority offer a subsidy for all ratepayers who
hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Repatriation Gold Card.
How much is the Subsidy/Concession?
The Queensland Government offers a 20% subsidy, capped at $200.00 per annum for rates and charges, excluding State
Fire Levies and miscellaneous property charges e.g. change of ownership fee
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service offers a 20% subsidy on State Fire Levies in the ‘A’ , 'C',‘D’ and ‘E’ categories.
For the current financial year the Council offers the following concessions on the general rate only - $115.00 maximum per
half year, $230.00 per annum.
What are the eligibility criteria?
The pensioner:-
1. Must comply with eligibility criteria contained in the Queensland Government’s Rate Subsidy Scheme and must
possess a current, valid qualifying concession card, namely-
• Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or the Department of Veteran Affairs OR
• Repatriation Health Card for all Conditions (Gold) - issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
2. Must be the owner (either solely or jointly), or be an eligible life tenant, in accordance with the guidelines for the
State Government Rate Subsidy Scheme, of property within the region which is their principal place of residence,
AND must have (either solely or jointly) with a co-owner, the legal responsibility for payment of rates and charges
which are levied in respect of the said property by the Council. In the case of joint ownership, the concession will
apply only to the approved pensioner’s proportionate share of the applicable rates and charges, except where the
co-owners are an approved pensioner and his/her spouse. In this situation the concession will apply to the full
amount of applicable rates and charges.
3. Must, if a ‘first time’ applicant lodge and complete the prescribed application to be entitled to a rate concession. The
information on this application form will be used by Council to verify the eligibility of all pensioners (Centrelink and
Veteran Affairs pension recipients). Upon proof of eligibility, the entitlement to a concession will commence from
either the card start date shown on the Pensioner Concession Card or the date of occupation of their principal place
residence or the start of the current rating period, whichever is the latter date. Such entitlement shall continue until the
sale of that property or until the entitlement to a pension ceases to exist.
4. Must, if an ‘existing’ applicant, lodge another application if required by Council OR on the acquisition of a
replacement property within the region. Entitlements to a concession will continue without interruption if such
application is received within a month of the request for a new application or of the property settlement.
5. Life tenancy - A life tenancy can only be created by a valid will and is effective only after the death of the property
owner, or by a Supreme or Family Court order.
NOOSA COUNCIL PO Box 141 P. (07) 5329 6500 [email protected]
ABN 97 969 214 121 TEWANTIN QLD 4565 F. (07) 5329 6501 www.noosa.qld.gov.au