Other Funding Assistance

This page lists other types of funding assistance from the Tasman District Council:

Rates Remission

Application for rate remissions should be made to Council prior to the start of each rating year on 1 July. Rates staff can provide further details regarding each remission type.

Sporting, Recreation or Community Organisations

Rating units owned or occupied by a non-profit organisation and used exclusively or principally for sporting, recreation or community purposes may qualify for the remission of certain rates upon the receipt of a written application made on the prescribed form.

Land Protected for Natural Conservation Purposes

Rating units, or portions of rating units, which have a Queen Elizabeth II Trust Open Space Covenant or a Conservation Covenant may qualify for a rate remission on the covenanted land upon application being made to Council.

Uniform Charges on Non-Contiguous Farming Rating Units Owned by the Same Ratepayer

Remission of specified targeted rates may be provided, upon receipt of a written application, where multiple rating units are owned by the same ratepayer and used jointly as a single farming property but are not contiguous.

Development Impact Levies

Some projects involving Council land may be eligible for funding assistance. For current policy please refer to the Community Services Manager, Tasman District Council.

Public Swimming Pool Subsidies

Via the Annual Plan some assistance for public swimming pool operation is allocated. Schools and swimming clubs should contact the Community & Recreation Advisor for funding details.

District Museum Funding

Via the Annual Plan process, assistance for District Museums is allocated. District Museums should contact the Community & Recreation Advisor for funding policy and procedures.