Concessions

If you own and occupy a property in the City of Kalamunda, as at 1 July each financial rating year, you may be entitled to apply for a concession on your Rates and Emergency Services Levy.  To be eligible to apply, you must also be a holder of one of the following cards: 

• a WA Seniors Card Register Options  · WA Seniors Card, 25% off Rates or up to the capped amount of $100 and 25% off ESL no capping.  Unable to defer any Rates, Emergency Service Levy or Service charges. 
  OR
• a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) with a WA Seniors Card Commonwealth Seniors Health Card - Services Australia, 50% off Rates or up to the capped amount of $750 and 50% off ESL no capping.  Can defer Rates, Emergency Service Levy if 100% concession entitlement applies. The Rates payer who defer their rates and ESL must pay all other service charges each financial year. OR
• a Pensioner Concession Card Pensioner Concession Card - Services Australia or a State Concession Card State Concession Card | Western Australian Government 50% off Rates or up to the capped amount of $750 and 50% off ESL no capping.  Can defer Rates and Emergency Service Levy if 100% concession entitlement applies.  Pensioners who defer their rates and ESL must pay all other service charges each financial year. 

You can apply for a concession online or over the phone to the Water Corporation by telephoning 1300 659 951.  The effective date of the concession will be the date you apply.  If there are any changes to your card’s eligibility, the ownership and/or occupancy of the property or name/s you are required to reapply with current details to prevent cancellation of your concession.