Rates rebate: low income earners
You could get a rates reduction as part of the Government's rate rebate scheme, which provides rates assistance to low income earners.
Demolitions
Let us know if you demolish a building, so we can adjust your Rating Value and rates charges.
Rates postponement
Your rates payments may be postponed if payment would create financial hardship.
Māori land rates and rates remission
The Council will remit or postpone rates on Māori Land in some circumstances.
Rates remission: sewer system pumps
If you have had a low pressure pump installed on your property since the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes you may be eligible for a rates remission.
Rates remission: community organisations
Rates remissions may be available to properties owned and used by not-for-profit community or sports organisations.
Earthquake damage
You need to tell us if your property has un-repaired earthquake damage that's likely to affect its rating valuation.
Apply for contiguous status
If you have two or more properties that share a boundary and have common usage, we may be able to assess them as a single unit.