Rate Capping Rebate
To provide relief against what would otherwise amount to a substantial increase in rates payable by a ratepayer due to rapid changes in valuation, Council continues to offer a rebate of general rates (rate capping), where the increase in general rates levied exceeds the 2022-2023 general rates levied on that property by more than 12%.
Rate capping will not apply where:
- The land use is vacant land
- The increase in general rates payable is due in whole or part to an increase in valuation of the property attributable to capital improvements (development) on the land
- Change of land use of the land, rezoning of the land, boundary realignment, subdivision or amalgamation has occurred, or
- Change of ownership of the land (since 1 July of the preceding financial year).
Rate capping applications must be made in writing on the prescribed form and are required to be lodged to Council by 30 September 2023.
Rate Capping Rebate Application Form 2023-2024
Single Farm Enterprise
Do you have TWO or more pieces of rateable land in the Kingston District Council area that are not adjoining? If you own two or more pieces of farm land that are:
- used for the business of primary production, farmed as a single enterprise, and
- are occupied by the same person/persons
Single Farm Enterprise Application Form 2023-2024
Discretionary and Mandatory Rebates
Council considers discretionary rebates of up to 100% of Council general rates to not-for-profit, sporting and community organisations upon application and in accordance with legislation and Council’s Rate Rebate Policy. Applications must be made on an annual basis on the prescribed form by 30 April each year. Council provides these rebates in recognition and support of local groups and the positive social and community benefits they provide.
Additionally, Council applies mandatory rebates as required by legislation. For further information, please refer to the ‘Rate Rebate Policy’, which is available at the Council office or via the following link www.kingstondc.sa.gov.au/our-council/governance/council-policies.