Rates Rebates
Applications for the 2025/26 rates rebate year from Te Tari Taiwhenua | the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) are now available.
Rebates are calculated by DIA, dependent on the amount of your household income and rates payable for the year.
The maximum rebate amount this year is $805.00.
You may be eligible for a rebate if:
- you are the legal ratepayer for your property
- your property is your place of residence on 1 July 2025
- your property is not used principally for commercial, industrial, business or farming purposes
- you can apply between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.
Our Customer Services Team is available to help.
Here's what is required when applying for the rebate:
- You will need to provide proof of income when applying for the rebate - this is for the tax year from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
- If your only source of income is superannuation, no proof is required. DIA provide this information
- Your SuperGold Card if over the age of 65 years
- If you receive interest from your bank or investments, you will need to get a Resident Withholding Tax (RWT) certificate from your bank or investment company
- Obtain a summary of earnings from Inland Revenue - Te Tari Taake
How to find application forms:
You have until 30 June 2026 to apply for a rebate in the current rating year.
If you need any help, you can contact us on 07 868 0200.
Note: If you qualify for a rates rebate with our Council, you may also qualify for a rebate off your regional council rates with Waikato Regional Council (WRC). For more information, check out their website or contact WRC.