Apply for a Rates Remission - Second SUIP

You may be eligible for a rates remission for the second SUIP (Separately Used or Inhabited Part) if:

you own a property with two or more units (called SUIPs); and
the second unit is only used by family or friends of the occupants of the first unit, on a non-paying basis.

You'll need to apply each year before 30 June to qualify for the next rating year.

Applications closed for the 2025/2026 rating year

Applications for the 2025/2026 rating year closed on 30 June 2025.

Applications for the 2026/2027 rating year will be made available from February 2026 and will need to be completed before 30 June 2026.

A SUIP is a separately used or inhabited part of your property. It could be:

If you have more than one SUIP on your property, you may be charged extra rates.

you must apply before 30 June each year
applications must be on the required application form
successful applications will apply from the beginning of the next rating year only
only one SUIP can be considered for remission per property, even if you have more than two
if approved, the remission will be up to 50% of all targeted rates for the second SUIP only
your application must include a statutory declaration confirming that all the conditions of the remission will be met for the upcoming year. This declaration is legally binding. If Council later finds that any information was incorrect or misleading, your application may be declined or the remission reversed.
the amount of remission available may depend on how many people apply, as Council sets a yearly limit on the total amount that can be given out
by signing the application form, you agree that the information you provide will be used to assess your application. Some details may be shared or discussed at public Council meetings, as allowed under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the Privacy Act 2020. If you have any concerns about this, or if you wish to withdraw your application, you can contact the Council at any time.

Once we receive your application, we’ll assess it based on the general guidelines.

We understand that every situation is different, so your individual circumstances may also be taken into account when we make a decision.

The amount of the remission (discount) you receive will depend on:

You’ll receive the decision in writing, either by email or post.

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