Native plants and pollinator habitat · Victoria
Nillumbik Conservation Covenant Rate Reduction
Run by Nillumbik Shire Council
- What you get
- Rates charged at 85% of the General rate (a 15% reduction)
- Who qualifies
- Nillumbik landowners with a Trust for Nature Conservation Covenant on their property.
- Where
- Landowners with conservation covenants in Nillumbik Shire.
- Status
- Open. Listed on Council's landowner incentives page.
- Type of payment
- Tax credit or exemption
What you do
Place a Trust for Nature conservation covenant on your land to protect native habitat and pay a reduced council rate.
Requirements
- A Trust for Nature conservation covenant on the property
How to apply
- 1Email the Land Management Officer at [email protected]
Sources
- https://www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/Explore/Environment/Grants-rebates-and-incentives/Rebates-and-incentives-for-landowners (official page)
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Nillumbik Conservation Covenant Rate Reduction,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/victoria/nillumbik-trust-for-nature-land-rate
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