Greater Wellington — Application for rates remission

Greater Wellington recognises that our communities live in everchanging environments which can cause circumstances that can be difficult to manage. We can offer support where appropriate, to help our communities thrive. Greater Wellington may provide relief to some or all of your Greater Wellington rates payments (a rate remission) in the case of special or unexpected circumstances.

A rates remission will only be applied where Greater Wellington considers it fair to other rate payers to do so, and where it is believed that your application meets the criteria outlined in the rates remission policy.

If your circumstances have changed and you would like to apply for a rates remission please check the Rates Remission Policy (PDF 68 KB) to make sure you meet the criteria and conditions. Specifically see the sections on ‘remission of penalties’ or a ‘remission under special circumstances.

Please note: Rates remissions can only be applied in the current rating year and cannot be backdated for previous years. If you feel you meet the criteria please apply with the form below.

Conditions as per the Policy

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Remission and postponement of penalties

The ratepayer must enter into an agreement with Greater Wellington for the payment of postponed penalties.

Special Circumstances:

Each request for a remission of rates in special circumstances shall be considered on its merits and any decision on such a request shall be deemed to not set a precedent for any future decision under this policy.
A remission under this policy will last for one rating year only. Applicants must reapply annually for a remission.
No application under this policy will be backdated beyond the current rating year.
An application for remission under this policy:
1. Must be made within the rating year for which remission is sought, and
2. Made in writing to Greater Wellington, and
3. Contain supporting information.
Greater Wellington may of its own volition investigate and grant remission of rates that satisfy the requirements of any direction it receives from the Government or other agency to remit rates. In such circumstances rates will generally be remitted to the extent Greater Wellington receives payment from the Government or other agency.
Under this policy “special circumstances” excludes remissions sought for rating units with conservation and/or heritage values, including land subject to a QEII covenant.

Contact information

Applicant's name:*

Business name (if applicable):

Postal address:*

Physical address (if different to the postal address):

Phone number:*

Email address:*

Rating information

Property address (if different from physical address):

Valuation reference number:*

Total value of remission request (as stated on your rates bill):*

Reason for applying

Please provide us with additional context to support your application:*

Attachments

Please provide any supporting documents, e.g. your rates bill, official reports, Local Council response or guidance, other.

Only files with extensions txt | doc | docx | xls | xlsx | pdf | csv | jpg | jpeg | gif | png can be uploaded.

Confirmation

I confirm the information I have provided in this form is correct.*

Name:*

Date:*

Your information will be held and protected by Greater Wellington Regional Council in accordance with our privacy policy and with the Privacy Act 2020. Our privacy policy explains how we may use and share your personal information in relation to any interaction you have with the council, and how you can access and correct that information.

Next steps

Greater Wellington endeavours to acknowledge your application within ten working days. Upon acknowledgement of your application, we will confirm the process and general timeframes.

Please note: If the amount requested for remission exceeds $500, a formal paper will be presented to Council to make the decision. Remissions under $500 can be processed by Greater Wellington officers.

Updated November 11, 2024 at 10:49 AM

Get in touch

Phone:: 0800 496 734
Email:: info@gw.govt.nz