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Rates Rebates

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If you are a low income homeowner, you may be eligible for assistance with your rates as part of the Government's Rate Rebate Scheme.

The rebate depends on a combined income of you and your spouse/partner (if applicable), your annual rates amount, and the number of dependents living with you (if applicable). The rebate scheme is not means tested or based on your current savings balance, only on income.

  • You can now apply for a rebate for the 2024/25 rating year.
  • You have until 30 June 2025 to apply.
  • No appointment necessary – just fill in the form and return to us.
  • Forms are available for pick up at Council offices/service center's, we can post on request, or you can print out a form here.
  • You do not have to be a pensioner to apply.

The maximum rebate for the 2024/25 rating year is $790.

This pool of money comes from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and is funded from taxes and paid against your rates.

To find out whether you are eligible, check out the DIA's Rates rebate page.

To work out how much you may be eligible for, try the electronic calculator.

You can apply for a rebate every rating year.

The rating year runs from 1 July to 30 June and you can apply at anytime during that period.

It is just a matter of completing and returning the Rates Rebate Application form. These are available from any of our service center's or libraries or online here.

Hurunui District Council Amberley Office 66 Carters Road, Amberley Phone 03 314 8816
Cheviot Service Centre / Library 39 Hall Street, Cheviot Phone 03 319 8134
Hanmer Springs Library / Service Centre Cnr Amuri Avenue and Cheltenham Street,

Hanmer Springs

Phone 03 315 7912
Amuri Community Library / Service Centre Amuri School, School Road, Culverden Phone 03 315 3008

Evidence of your gross household income for the tax year 1 April to 31 March for the previous tax year - this is important.

If you are acting on behalf of someone else, please provide a copy of a ‘Power of Attorney’ document.

Source of Income

Evidence required.

Interest & Dividends

Bank or company tax certificates.

Any payment from WINZ for the “full year”

No income evidence required.

Any payment from WINZ for the a part year

Contact IRD for a Certificate of Earnings.

Employment

Gross income for the tax year ended 31 March . Your employer or the IRD can provide this.

Self Employed

Accounts for the year ended 31 March . Your accountant or tax agent can provide this – this must include a list of expenses claimed from IRD.

  • You were not living in the property you are claiming a rebate for on 1 July.
  • You are not the legal ratepayer and do not appear on the rates roll.
  • The property is a rental property.
  • The property is used principally for farming, commercial, industrial or business purposes.
  • Are assisting someone who is unable to attend and do not have a “Power of Attorney” document.

These are more complex and you are best advised to telephone and discuss before you apply.

For more information on rates rebates you can visit the Department of Internal Affairs website.

Most retirement village residents, including people who live under a ‘licence to occupy’ (LTO) agreement, can apply for a rates rebate.

With your rates rebate application, also complete the retirement village residents declaration form available on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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