Concessions to Continue for Eligible South Burnett Pensioners
The 2024/2025 South Burnett Regional Council Budget maintains concessions for eligible pensioners,
including Council’s subsidy of 20% of eligible rates and charges (maximum $200 per annum) matching the Queensland State Government subsidy of 20% (maximum $200 per annum). A concession of 50% for waste recycling and dog registrations for eligible pensioners will also be allowed.
“To help pensioners remain in their own homes, Council’s pensioner concessions and the Queensland State Government pensioner subsidy scheme reduces the financial strain associated with rates and charges”, said Mayor Kathy Duff.
To qualify for the Pensioner Concessions, a customer must be the holder of a current Centrelink Queensland Pensioner Concession Card or a Veteran’s’ Affairs Gold Card and the property they are claiming on must be their principle place of residence.
For new applications, Council can only apply the subsidy to the current six monthly rating period. No backdating of pensioner subsidy has been authorised by the State Government.
Application forms for the rebate must be lodged by 30 June each year. These forms are available from Council’s Customer Service Centres or may be downloaded from Council’s website here.
For further information contact Council on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
