$830 maximum rebate
The statutory maximum rates rebate increased from $805 to $830 from 1 July 2026.
2026/27 New Zealand Rates Rebate
Rates Rebate Calculator NZ 2026/27
Check how much New Zealand rates rebate you may qualify for using the current $830 maximum, your annual rates, household income, SuperGold status and dependants.
Maximum rates rebate$830For the rating year from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
Quick answer
NZ rates rebate 2026/27 at a glance
The maximum rebate is $830. The standard income abatement threshold is $33,210, or $46,400 for a qualifying SuperGold Card holder, with another $500 per dependant. Income above the threshold can still qualify for a partial rebate.
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Calculate your estimated NZ rates rebate
Enter your annual council rates, household income, number of dependants and SuperGold status for an instant 2026/27 estimate.
Estimated 2026/27 rebate$830.00Maximum statutory rebate: $830. Income threshold used: $33,210.00.
Estimate only. Your council determines eligibility and the final rebate after assessing ownership, residence, income, rates and other statutory requirements.
2026/27 settings
Rates rebate income thresholds and maximum
$33,210 standard income threshold
For most ratepayers, the 2026/27 income abatement threshold is $33,210.
$46,400 SuperGold threshold
A qualifying ratepayer who holds a SuperGold Card when applying has a higher $46,400 income abatement threshold.
$500 per dependant
The applicable income threshold increases by $500 for each dependant.
How it works
How the NZ rates rebate is calculated
Start with annual rates
The formula starts with two-thirds of the amount by which annual rates exceed $160.
Apply the income adjustment
If household income exceeds the applicable threshold, the calculated rebate is reduced by $1 for every $8 above that threshold.
Apply the $830 cap
The final statutory rebate cannot exceed $830 for the 2026/27 rating year.
Your council decides
Your local council makes the final decision after checking the application and relevant property, residence, rates and income information.
Eligibility
Who can apply for a rates rebate in New Zealand?
The scheme is primarily for qualifying ratepayers of residential property they use as their usual home. You apply through your local council for each rating year. Even if your income is above the headline threshold, it is still worth checking because the statutory formula can produce a partial rebate.
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Official NZ rates rebate information
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NZ Government — What is a rates rebate
Open official source →NZ Legislation — Rates Rebate Act 1973
Open official source →NZ Legislation — Rates Rebate (Specified Amounts) Order 2026
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NZ rates rebate calculator: common questions
How much rates rebate can I get in NZ in 2026/27?
The maximum rates rebate for the rating year beginning 1 July 2026 is $830. Your actual rebate can be lower depending on annual rates, household income, dependants and the statutory calculation.
What is the rates rebate income limit for 2026/27?
The income abatement threshold is $33,210 for most ratepayers and $46,400 for a SuperGold Card holder. The threshold increases by $500 for each dependant. Income above the threshold can still produce a partial rebate.
Can I get a rates rebate if my income is over $33,210?
Possibly. Income above the applicable threshold reduces the calculated rebate by $1 for each $8 above that threshold, so being over the headline threshold does not automatically make the rebate zero.
Do SuperGold Card holders get a higher rates rebate threshold?
Yes. For 2026/27, a qualifying ratepayer who holds a SuperGold Card when applying has a $46,400 income abatement threshold before dependant adjustments.
Do I need to apply for a rates rebate every year?
Yes. Rates rebates are not automatic. You need to apply for each rating year through your local council, which makes the final assessment.