Subsidies and rebates

Does Unitywater offer an early payment discount?

No, Unitywater does not offer an early (pre due-date) payment discount.

Why do Moreton Bay property owners get a subsidy?

Moreton Bay Regional Council decided to allocate some of its return on investment in Unitywater to its ratepayers through a two-year subsidy. The subsidy aims to help reduce the impact of price increases on property owners in Moreton Bay area of Unitywater’s service region. The subsidy is applied directly to the property's Unitywater Account as a rebate.

In the first year (2010-2011), the subsidy was a 50% reduction on the difference in fixed water and sewerage access prices between 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. In this second year (2011-2012), the subsidy will be maintained at this same 50% level.

Will the pensioner rebate apply to my Unitywater account?

Yes. The Queensland Government pensioner water subsidy of $120 will be applied to Unitywater accounts as per the Government’s conditions. This is $30 every quarter for Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast accounts.

Eligible pensioners can apply for a pensioner rebate by downloading the pensioner water subsidy application (PDF).

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