Applications Open for Rates Rebates for 2015/2016 Rating Year

Applications have now opened for rates rebates for the 2015/2016 rating year.

Residential ratepayers with a household income up to $24,440 may be eligible for a rates rebate up to $610.

Those earning above the maximum threshold may still qualify for a rebate, depending on income, level of rates and number of dependants. The rebate is based on total income for the year ending 31 March 2015 and the amount of rates for both Horowhenua District Council and Horizons Regional Council.

In the 2014/2015 financial year Horowhenua District Council processed 2078 applications and paid out $1,128,315 to ratepayers.

Finance Manager Jeff Paulin encourages ratepayers to enquire to see if they may be eligible to take advantage of the Rates Rebate scheme in this new financial year.

Mr Paulin says the process is not complicated and Council staff can meet with ratepayers and help them complete their applications. To make an appointment phone 06 366 1050 or emailratesrebates@horowhenua.govt.nz. Phone calls after Tuesday 15 September 2015 should be made to 06 366 0999.

The only information applicants need to provide is proof of income (before tax) for the tax year ended 31 March 2015, including any interest received, as well as proof of a partner’s income or joint income if living together.

Application forms are available from Horowhenua District Council Service Centre in Levin, as well as Council's service centres at the Foxton and Shannon Libraries, or online atwww.horowhenua.govt.nz/ratesrebates

Further information can be found on the Department of Internal Affairs website www.ratesrebates.govt.nz

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