If you’re applying for a rates rebate, you’ll need to bring proof of your gross income for the tax year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
On NZ Super? Bring your SuperGold card along.
Trouble booking online? Give us a call on 349 0001 and we’ll get you sorted.
If you'd like help with your application, please email rates@whanganui.govt.nz
The Rates Rebate Scheme provides a rebate of up to $830 for ratepayers on a low income who were paying rates for the home in which they were living on 1 July 2026.
How is my rebate calculated?
Your rebate is calculated based on your income, rates and the number of dependants living with you.
If you are a SuperGold card holder (receiving the pension), the income eligibility for a rebate is $46,400. If you receive New Zealand superannuation (the pension), you are required to provide evidence that you have a SuperGold card.
If you are a non-SuperGold card holder, the income eligibility for a rebate is $33,210.
However, if your income exceeds either of these amounts, you could still be entitled to a rebate depending on the total costs of your rates and the number of dependants.
Applications close on 30 June 2027.
Find out if you're eligible
Use this rates rebate calculator provided by the government.
You will need the following information when you use the calculator:
- the total rates you’ll pay for the current rating year: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- the number of dependants living with you on 1 July 2026
While rates are paid quarterly, the estimate that the calculator shows is an annual rebate.
Rates rebate calculator
What information do I need to provide?
- If you receive New Zealand superannuation (the pension), you are now required to provide evidence that you have a SuperGold card
- Accurate information about your income (and that of any spouse/partner and/or joint home owner who lives with you) for the tax year ended 31 March 2026
- Details of all Gross Income (BEFORE TAX) – 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 financial year
- Personal Tax Summary – available from Inland Revenue
- Wages & Salary – (Tax Summary from IRD/employer)
- Work & Income Benefit & Superannuation – (If your sole income is NZ Superannuation you do not need to provide proof of income)
- Additional Allowances - Additional to the benefit e.g Accommodation Benefit – (from WINZ)
- In work Tax credits, Minimum Family Tax Credits & Parental Tax Credits – (from IRD)
- Gross Interest/Dividends earned between 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Rental Income/Shares/Overseas Benefits or income
- Your Horizons Regional Council rates bill.
Where to obtain proof of income
Where do I find an application form?
If you think you may be eligible, download a property rates rebate application form
If you live in a retirement village and want a property rates rebate, you will need to complete a declaration(PDF, 595KB).
How do I make an application?
Make an appointment for a rates rebate using this calendar
Rates rebate appointment calendar