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Rates

Rates & what they are used for

Rates make up approximately 40 percent of Council's current income. Everyone who owns land in our local government area pays rates.

When do I pay my rates?

Rates are calculated from 1 July to 30 June each year and broken down into four instalments.

How do I pay my rates?

There are a number of ways you can pay your rates.

Understanding your rates notice

Your rates notice sets out your rates and charges for your property

How do we calculate rates?

Council’s Revenue Policy details the rating structure adopted by Council. It sets out which rates and charges you will have to pay and how they are calculated.

Financial hardship, rebates & exemptions

Find out more about applications for financial hardship, rebates and exemptions

Water meter reads & Section 603 certificates

Find out about water meter reads and how to apply for a Section 603 certificate

Update your details

Need to change your address? Here's how.

Ratepayer vouchers

Council provides ratepayers with vouchers for the Waste Management Centre and Museums with the July rate instalment notice.

eNotices

Receive your rates notices via email, by signing up for this option your bill will be delivered direct to your inbox.

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