Victorian home owners with eligible concession cards can claim a deduction on council rates.
What does this concession apply to?
Council rates (on the card holder’s principal residence).
Who can apply for the concession?
A ratepayer who holds one of the following eligible cards:
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Veterans' Affairs Gold Card (given for TPI, War Widow, EDA or POW).
How much is the concession?
50 per cent deduction on council rates up to a yearly maximum of $266.00 for 2025-26.
Calculation examples
The concession is calculated at 50 per cent of the municipal rates and charges up to a maximum amount each financial year. In 2025-26, the maximum is $266.00.
Example 1:
- 2025-26 municipal rates and charges = $400.
- 50% of rate amount = $200, therefore the concession amount is $200.
Example 2:
- 2025-26 municipal rates and charges = $800.
- 50 % of rate amount = $400, which is above the maximum amount, therefore the concession is the maximum of $266.00.
How do I apply for the concession?
Pensioners and holders of Veterans' Affairs Gold Cards given for TPI or War Widow
Phone your local council for an application form or download one below, see Related resources. Complete the form and send it to your local council.
Your local council will check your concession card details with Centrelink and apply the concession to your bill.
Holders of Veterans' Affairs Gold Cards given for EDA or POW
You can apply for this concession online in the Victorian Concessions and Allowances portal.
You can also:
- download an application form below (under Related Resources), or
- request one be sent to you by emailing concessions@dffh.vic.gov.au, or
- request one by phoning 1800 658 521 (toll free).
We will check your concession card details with Centrelink and pay the concession into your bank account.
More information
Phone your council or the Concessions information line.