Pensioners will receive an increased remission on their general rates at a level well above bottom line rates increase under Logan City Council's 2019/20 Budget.
The remission will increase by 2.95 per cent, almost double the Brisbane inflation rate (Consumer Price Index) of 1.5 per cent and Council's bottom line rate increase of 1.49 per cent.
A remission of up to $349.20 per year will now be available to owner-occupiers on the maximum rate pension, an increase of $10 on last year's remission.
Those on a non-maximum pension will receive a remission of up to $174.60 per year.
Council also offers eligible pensioners on a maximum rate pension a remission of up to 10 per cent per year on household garbage charges, and non-maximum rate pensioners a remission of up to 5 per cent per year.
The remissions are just some of the many services Council offers our valued seniors in the Logan community.
The Council Cab Service enables seniors to travel from their home to the nearest major shopping centre for only $2 per person each way.
The initiative is subsidised by Council with 13cabs providing the service.
Logan City Council also offers a Senior Pets for Senior People program where Logan's older lost and abandoned animals are rehoused with seniors free of charge.
The contribution of seniors to the Logan community is also celebrated each year with Logan Loves Seniors Day, which promotes positive attitudes towards older people and highlights the many local activities and services open to senior citizens.
The next Logan Loves Seniors Day is on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at the Logan Entertainment Centre. The program includes a free expo, low-cost concerts and the announcement of the City of Logan's 2019 Senior Ambassador.
In addition to council's services, the State Government provides a 20 per cent subsidy on rates and charges to a maximum of $200 per year, as well as a 20 per cent subsidy on the State Emergency Levy.
The State Government's Pensioner Water Subsidy Scheme also provides an annual subsidy up to a maximum of $120 off the cost of water utility (water access and volumetric usage) charges.
To be eligible for a remission on rates the ratepayer must be the owner/part owner or life tenant of the property, live on the property permanently and have one of the following:
- A current Queensland Centrelink Pensioner Concession Card
- A Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card or Pensioner Concession Card
