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title: "Pensioner and seniors rebate on council rates, ESL and water, Western Australia · unclaimd"
description: "Money off council rates, emergency services levy and water if you own your home and have a pension or seniors card. Up to 50% off: up to $750 off rates and $600 off water (25% off, up to $100, with…"
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# 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.

- Support available: Up to 50% off: up to $750 off rates and $600 off water (25% off, up to $100, with only a Seniors Card)
- Type of support: Money off council rates

[Visit official site](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/apply-pensioners-or-seniors-rebate)

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## What you need to check

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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## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

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## How to apply

Register with Water Corporation once you have your card. Apply online, or phone 1300 659 951 and ask for a paper form.

[Visit official site](https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/apply-pensioners-or-seniors-rebate)

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