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Rates

Rates are a charge against a property (rating unit) and set by your local and regional councils.

Payment options

You can pay your rates online, by direct debit, internet or telephone banking, or in person.

Rates invoice and valuation notice by email

Use our online form to sign up to get your rates invoice and rating valuation notice by email. You can also use this form to update your email address if you've already signed up.

Rates property search

You can search the Council's rates database to find property and rates information, including valuations.

Instalment dates

Rates are billed in four instalments for the rating year, which begins 1 July and ends 30 June.

Rates explained

Where your rates go, how they're calculated, regional council rates, rebates and what to do when buying or selling a home.

Solicitor requests for rates information

Solicitors, legal executives, and conveyancing professionals can request rates information for a property. To get this information, your law firm needs to be registered with us.

Rates rebates

Residential ratepayers on low incomes may be eligible for a rates rebate.

Rates remissions

Council rates remissions are available for ratepayers that meet the criteria.

Update your contact details

Update your contact details with us.

Rating policies

Our policy on differential rating category conditions, rates postponements and the principles and objectives of the policy.