Pension Concession

Pensioner concession of rates

Council and the State Government recognise the special needs of pensioners and offer a Pension concession of rates to financially assist eligible pensioners. The concession encourages pensioners to be independent and live in their own home where possible, which Council believes provides a ‘quality of life’ benefit.

The State Government Subsidy grants a maximum concession of $200 for rates and charges and a further 20 per cent on the State Emergency Management Levy per year for the pensioner’s principal place of residence.

To be eligible, you must be a holder of a current:

• Centrelink Queensland Pensioner Concession Card
• Veteran Affairs Gold Card, or
• Veteran Affairs Pensioner Concession Card.

Council also grants a maximum concession of $350 per year to pensioners who:

• Meet the above State Government Guidelines
• Reside in an approved residence that complies with the Standard Building Law.

To apply, complete a Pensioner concession application form(PDF, 119KB) and return it together with copies of the front and back of your pension card by email, post or in person at any Council office. For assistance, please contact us on (07) 4970 0700.

The State Government does not currently provide concessions for Seniors Cards, Health Care Cards, Health Benefit Cards, and Repatriation Health Cards for special conditions.