Rebates for seniors and pensioners
If you hold one or more of the appropriate Pensioner or Seniors cards and, on 1 July of the financial year, own and occupy residential property as your ordinary place of residence, you can receive a concession on your rates.
WA Seniors Card (SC)
SC holders are entitled to receive up to a 25 per cent rebate on general rates and the emergency services levy.
The rebate on general rates is capped to a maximum amount. In 2024-25, the capped amount is $100.
The deferment option is not available for SC concession payments.
WA Seniors Card (SC) and a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)
Those holding a SC and a CSHC are entitled to receive up to a 50 per cent rebate on general rates and the emergency services levy.
The rebate on general rates is capped to a maximum amount. In 2024-25, the capped amount is $750.
Holders of SC and CSHC cards may be entitled to defer general rates and emergency services levy.
Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) OR State Concession Card (SCC)
PCC or SCC holders are entitled to receive up to a 50 per cent rebate on general rates and the emergency services levy.
The rebate on general rates is capped to a maximum amount. In 2024-25, the capped amount is $750.
PCC or SCC holders may be entitled to defer general rates and emergency services levy.
For further information about pensioner and senior rebates, please refer to
Department of Finance website.