Eligible cards
Ineligible cards
- Repatriation Health Cards except for War widow and TPI
- Seniors card
- Commonwealth Seniors card
- Centrelink Health Care card.
How much is the pensioner concession?
For 2023-24 the State Government rebate is 50% of the current year rates to a maximum of $253.20. Council grants an additional 25% to a maximum of $253.20. State Revenue Office also grants a $50 rebate on the Fire Services Levy. In most cases this relates to a reduction of $556.40.
To apply for a concession, complete Municipal Rates Concession – Application form (PDF 118 KB) from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
Send the completed form to:
City of Melbourne
GPO Box 2158
Melbourne VIC 3001
Or email rates@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Alternatively, please contact the City of Melbourne on 9658 9658 for a printed copy of the form.
Applying for pensioner concession in person
Under privacy laws a photocopy of the concession card is not required if applying in person. The City of Melbourne requires that the card is witnessed by the employee receiving the application over the counter. When the card is confirmed to be eligible, the application form must be signed by the staff member at the bottom of the form.