Pensioner and seniors rebate on council rates, ESL and water
Money off council rates, emergency services levy and water if you own your home and have a pension or seniors card.
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This works in every WA council area. It cuts your council rates and the emergency services levy (ESL), a fire and emergency charge on your rates notice, plus underground power and water service charges. With a Pensioner Concession Card, State Concession Card, or a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card plus WA Seniors Card, you get up to 50% off. Rates are capped at $750 and water at $600. Pensioners can also delay paying until the home is sold. With only a WA Seniors Card, you get up to 25% off, capped at $100. You must own and live in the home on 1 July. You register once with the Water Corporation, and it tells your council.
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We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.
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