Rates Rebates

Once you receive your rates bill, you may be eligible to apply for a rates rebate from Te Tari Taiwhenua | the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for the current rating year period to .

Rebates are calculated by Te Tari Taiwhenua | the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA), dependent on the amount of your household income and rates payable for the year.

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 2026
  • your property is not used principally for commercial, industrial, business or farming purposes

Find out if you're eligible for a rebate

You can apply any time between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. Application need to be submitted to Council by .

The maximum rebate amount this year is $830.

Find out more about applying for a rates rebate

What you need to apply 

You will need to provide proof of income when applying for the rebate — for the tax year from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Obtain a summary of earnings from Inland Revenue - Te Tari Taake

  • If your only source of income is superannuation, no proof is required. DIA provides this information.
  • Your SuperGold Card is acceptable if you are 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.
Apply now

Download the application form

Or you can visit one of our Council offices and get a form from our Customer Services team. Our Customer Services team is there to help you.

Drop-in help clinics
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We are holding a series of rates rebate clinics at our Council service centres and community venues to support people to apply for a rebate.

  • Whangamatā | Whitianga | Coromandel Town: Any time until 30 June 2027
    No appointment is needed. Visit us during office hours. 
    Where: Council service centres
  • Tairua: One day only, Tuesday 11 August 9am-4pm
    No appointment is needed.
    Where: Tairua Library
  • Pāuanui: One day only, Wednesday 12 August 9am–12noon

    No appointment is needed.
    Where: Pāuanui Community Hub, 23 Centreway, Pāuanui

If you need any help, please 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. 

 

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