Ratepayers urged to claim rebate
Otaki MP Nathan Guy is urging local ratepayers not to miss out on claiming a rates rebate from their local council before Thursday 30 June.
“This is a Government-funded scheme to help low income earners meet the cost of their rates. In Kapiti and Horowhenua we have many elderly and low income households who will find this a real help.
“The Government has increased the threshold so more people will be eligible this year. Low income earners can claim a maximum rebate of $570 back from their local council.
“Those earning up to $22,340 a year from all sources may be eligible for the maximum benefit, while those earning over the threshold may still qualify for a lower rebate.
“There are some conditions around this rebate, so I’m urging people to contact their local council and get their applications in before June 30.”
People can apply at their local council, and will need information on their income, their partners income and a rates notice for the current year.
Application forms and more information is also available online at www.ratesrebate.govt.nz.
“This increase in the rates rebate comes in addition to recent increases in New Zealand Superannuation, which has seen a $166 per fortnight increase for married couples over the last three years.”