Relief for Renters of Council Properties

Published on 29 April 2020

Shoalhaven City Council will provide six-months rent relief to some occupiers of Council owned or managed properties that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The rental fee relief will apply from 1 April to 30 September 2020 in a move to help impacted businesses and community groups remain viable during this time of hardship. Those classified as impacted include premises that have been ordered to shut down or have had to adjust to strict trading and social distancing measures such as cafes and restaurants.

Other impacted organisations include but are not limited to, golf clubs, theatres, leisure centres and community groups run by elderly volunteers that are at high risk.

Tenancies not included in are excluded from Council's rent relief decision include premises that can remain open to provide essential services such as childcare and fresh food or groceries, telecommunication carriers, government departments, annual rents below $100 and agreements for parking, ramps, access, encroachments and the like.

Where can I find more information?

For more information on economic support for businesses impacted by the coronavirus panademic view Council’s Economic Development page here. 

For more information on coronavirus, including updates, alerts and resources, please visit the coronavirus page on the NSW Health website or the COVID-19 Australia Health Department website You can also find information on COVID-19 on the below links: 

• NSW Government - www.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus
• NSW Government Public Health Orders - https://preview.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/public-health-orders
• Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020
• SafeWork NSW - www.safework.nsw.gov.au
• Federal Department of Health - www.health.gov.au
• Communities and Justice - www.coronavirus.dcj.nsw.gov.au
• Federal Government - Supporting Businesses to Retain Jobs
• NSW Government Multicultural NSW - Response to COVID-19: Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
• SBS - Coronavirus Information in your Language
• World Health Organisation - www.who.int
• Federal Government's Whatsapp Messaging Service - aus.gov.au/whatsapp
• Federal Government's COVID-19 app- Google Play & IOS

Alternatively, you can call the Coronavirus Health Information Line (1800 020 080) for information on novel coronavirus. The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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