Rates application forms

To assist ratepayers with excessive water charges due to a water leak.

Owner to complete this form to allow another party to act on their behalf in relation to land and water rates.

Properties adjoining, owned or leased by the same person/s, being used for the same purpose.  In the case of farming must be within 2km from the main property.

Remission application for community and volunteer not-for-for profit organisations.

To provide rating relief to landowners who have reserved lands that have particular outstanding natural landscape, cultural, historic or ecological values for future generations.

For property owners who are unable to take legal action under the Property Law Act due to financial circumstances.

To allow for the remission (setting aside) of penalties where the ratepayer has entered into repayment arrangements or there are reasonable grounds to remove the penalty.

If your rates or water account is in credit for the current billing period then you may apply for a refund. You need to ensure that you are either the Ratepayer/Owner, or have authority to act on behalf, of the rates or water account. Please attach your bank deposit slip with your application. 

For more information about Rates EasyPay visit the page How to pay your rates.