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Low Income Household Rebate

NSW Government · Checked 2026-10-16

The Low Income Household Rebate assists eligible concession card holders with the cost of their electricity bills. The benefit amount depends on whether the applicant is a retail customer or an embedded network customer.

Form of value

Bill discount

Indicative value

Retail customers receive up to $285 each financial year. Embedded network customers receive $313.50 each financial year.

Current availability

Available to eligible concession card holders with an electricity account.

Before you act: Applications are open now, and embedded network customers have until 30 June 2027 to apply.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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  • Must be named on the electricity account
  • Must hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, or Veteran Gold Card issued by Services Australia or the Department of Veterans' Affairs

Next step

Retail customers should contact their electricity retailer to apply. Embedded network customers can apply online via the NSW Energy Rebates portal or submit a paper form.

You may need: Concession card details, Electricity account details, Most recent electricity bill or invoice (for embedded network customers).

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Evidence and freshness

Source owner: NSW Government · Official page

Rule last checked 2026-10-16 · Verified editorial record

Rule version: extracted-930bfe2af9247a57

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