FAQs
- Pension Concession Card (PCC)
- Veterans Affairs TPI or EDA Card or
- a Veterans Affairs Gold Card and also receive Income Supplement Support from Centrelink.
- A maximum concession of $250. Council funds 45% of this payment and 55% is funded by the State Government.
- An additional voluntary rebate valued at up to $105. This additional rebate is fully funded by Council. To be eligible for the additional rebate, pensioners must have been a ratepayer in Sutherland Shire for three years.
How do I apply for a pensioner concession on my rates?
To apply for a pensioner concession complete the pensioner concession application form available on the Sutherland Shire Council website and submit it with a copy of your Pensioner Concession Card.
How do I know if I’m eligible for a pensioner rebate?
To be eligible for a pensioner rebate, applicants must own and live in the rateable property and hold either a:
What may I be entitled to as an eligible pensioner?
Entitlements for eligible pensioners remain the same. These include: