Information on rates relief grants for sports and community groups.
Rates Relief Grants
DCC Rates Relief Grants are for non-government, not-for-profit groups or organisations that contribute to social, educational, recreational, cultural and environmental wellbeing of the community. Organisations are eligible if they own or rent their premises.
Organisations can apply for a Rates Relief Grant to pay a percentage of their rates in accordance with the goals of the DCC’s Grants Policy.
To be eligible for a Rates Relief Grant a group or organisation must;
- Benefit primarily Dunedin residents
- Make their facility available for wider community use (either through attendance of programmes/services or by hireage)
- Provide verification of their year’s rating obligations
The DCC’ Community Development Team should be contacted before an application is made and will provide further information on the application process. Once an organisation / group has been approved a Rates Relief Grant, an annual payment will be made by the DCC for up to three years. A further application must be made each three years. Organisations / groups will be reminded to reapply.
Rates Relief Grants are not intended for government or government agencies or organisations established directly or indirectly by government and/or to deliver government initiatives, such as Boards of Trustees, Public Health Organisations or similar. Applications for Rates Relief Grants will not be accepted from organisations that hold betting or gaming licences. These include horse racing (galloping and harness) clubs and greyhound racing societies, and organisations licensed as gaming machine venues.
If an organisation or group is deemed to be on land that is fully non-rateable under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, it is ineligible to receive a Rates Relief Grant.
How to apply
You need to fill out an application form. These are available from customer service agencies or by contacting the Community Advisor on +64 3 477 4000.