Rates

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Rates

Rates are funds collected by us from levies on properties. The term rates is often used to include service charges. Rates and service charges are used to fund, or assist with funding, all Council activities.

Rates Payments

Find out when your rates are due, how to pay, how rates are calculated and credits.

Rates Arrears and Penalties

Behind in your rates payments? Find out about the penalities and what you can do to about it.

Rates Change of Name and Ownership

Buying a house? Relationship separation? What does it mean for your rates?

Rates Rebates and Remissions

Rates rebates and remissions are available for those on benefits or very low incomes and for community and sporting groups.

How Rates are Spent

The majority of rates are spent on services such as parks, water, stormwater, sewerage and roading.