Apply for a reduction in fixed charges and targeted rates

Find out if your rating unit is eligible for a reduction in fixed charges and targeted rates.

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 starts

If the application is approved, the remission or postponement will begin from the start of that rating year. It will not apply to earlier years unless the scheme allows it.

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.

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

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.