General Rate and Utility Charges Concession

Council will consider providing assistance to not-for-profit and charitable community organisations using the rate exemption provision under Section 93(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 2009.

Any rate concession granted under the Townsville City Council Charitable and Community Organisations General Rates & Utility Charges Concessions Policy will be limited to the conditions set out and will apply to community and not-for-profit organisations that meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the policy.

Applications for concession must:

be lodged in writing on the prescribed form, and submitted to Townsville City Council;

include a copy of the Constitution or Memo and Articles of Association of the organisation which must clearly detail that the organisation is not-for-profit;

include any other supporting documentation such as Taxation Exemption certificate which confirms that the organisation is not-for-profit; and identify the principle use of the land for which the concession is being requested.

SECTION 1 - Organisation Details

Name of Community Organisation *

Postal Address *

Suburb *

Postcode *

Email address *

Preferred contact number *

SECTION 2 - Property Details

Billing Reference Number (if known) 🛈

Property Address *

Suburb *

Postcode *

SECTION 3 - Supporting Information

Describe the role of your organisation in your community and associated land use. *

Is your community organisation a not-for-profit entity? *

Yes

If yes, a copy of your constitution is required. Please use the upload form below.

Does your community organisation have gaming machines at the premises? *

Yes

If yes, please provide gaming licence details and number of gaming machines at the premises. *

Please include any other supporting documentation such as a Taxation Exemption certificate.

SECTION 4 - Signature

Signature *

clear

Full Name *

Position Held *

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