Eligible pensioners across NSW can now apply for a rebate on their council rates to help with the rising cost of living.
An annual concession of up to $250 per property is available to pensioners for ordinary rates and domestic waste charges.
A further rebate of up to $87.50 is available for annual water rates and up to $87.50 for annual sewerage rates, where councils provide those services.
The NSW Government funds 55 per cent of the pensioner rebate, while councils pay the remaining 45 per cent. The Government's share of the funding is provided to councils, which administer the entire rebate to eligible ratepayers.
Eligibility for the pensioner concessions is determined in accordance with the Australian Government's policies on pensioner eligibility and income thresholds.
A range of further savings and support is available from the Government to help ease the cost of living for NSW pensioners.
