Remission (reduction) of fixed charges (uniform annual general charges) and targeted rates levied as uniform annual charges on rating units

​Eligibility and criteria

We may remit (reduce) fixed charges and targeted rates, if:

• you use the rating unit exclusively for vehicle parking in conjunction with a building on a rating unit in the same ownership, where no car parking is available on the main property
• you use the rating unit jointly with one or more units as a single farm or horticultural property, and the group of rating units would otherwise be treated as a single rating unit, except that:
• the units are not strictly adjoining (for example, a farm run-off block)
• the occupier of all the rating units is the same but the occupier does not own all the rating unit            
• the rating unit is Māori land used jointly with one or more Māori land units as a single entity, and the group of rating units would otherwise be treated as a single rating unit, except that:
• the units are not strictly contiguous (adjoining)
• the occupier of all the rating units is the same but the occupier does not own all the rating units
• the rating unit is classed by the council in the zero-rated general rates differential category.

When the remission will not apply

The remission will not apply to a:

• separate residential dwelling or business located on the rating unit
• service actually provided to the rating unit.

If you want to claim a remission under the policy, you need to apply in writing or declare and supply evidence to prove that we should grant a remission.

How to apply

Apply in writing and provide:

• detailed information explaining how the property meets the conditions and criteria under this policy, including any relevant evidence
• a daytime contact number, in case we need further information.

Write to us at:

Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street
Auckland 1142

What happens next

We will return incomplete applications.

It takes 20 working days to process your application. You will receive a letter advising the outcome of your application.