What is the Special Rates Charge?
The special rates charge is a voluntary, extra rates charge added to your quarterly rates payments. Councils use this to charge specific groups or people for special services that will specifically benefit them. In this case, the service is the installation of a solar system.
By adding an extra charge to you quarterly rates payments, you can gradually pay for the cost of your solar system over 8 years (interest-free). The special rates charge is attached to your home, not you, so if you sell your home, any remaining payments will be passed on to the new owners.
Who is eligible?
Residents from Hepburn Shire Council and Maroondah City Council, who have a Pension or Health Care Card should contact Solar Savers to have their full eligibility assessed.
When will my system be installed?
Registrations will close in January 2021, and installations are set to be completed by June 2021. Places are limited so please register now have you eligibility assessed and secure your place.