Ipswich City Council

Pensioner Remissions

Under Council's Pensioner policy, pensioners may be eligible for a remission of up to a maximum of $235.00 per annum or $58.75 per quarter for general rates, and $10.00 per annum or $2.50 per quarter for the Enviroplan Levy.

To be eligible you must live on the property and receive one of the following pensions paid at the maximum rate

Age Pension
Carer Payment
Disability Support Pension
Parenting Payment Single
Widow Pension
Wife Pension
Service Pension
War Widow Pension with full income support supplement and not be behind in your rates.

Ipswich City Council also administers the Queensland Government Subsidy Scheme for pensioners living within the Ipswich City area. A maximum subsidy of up to $180.00 per annum is available under this scheme. Any owner who lives on the property and holds a current Centrelink Queensland Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans' Affairs Pensioner Concession Card or Veterans' Affairs Gold Card may be eligible for this subsidy. Holders of Seniors Cards, Health Care Cards, Health Benefit Cards and Repatriation Health Cards for specific conditions do not qualify for State Government Subsidy. For further information, phone (07) 3810 6679.

Last Updated 28 Apr 2009 |

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