Rates and Valuations

Rate and Valuation Notices for 2021-2022 will be posted out or sent electronically in mid-August 2021. If you haven't received your notice, please contact one of our Customer Service Centres.
 
 
The full payment due date is 15 February 2022. This can be one payment by this date or you can pay instalments. 
  • Rate Instalment No. 1 is due by 30 September 2021
  • Rate Instalment No. 2 is due by 30 November 2021
  • Rate Instalment No. 3 is due by 28 February 2022
  • Rate Instalment No. 4 is due by 31 May 2022

If you choose to pay in one lump sum this is due 15 February 2022

 

Valuations and Objections

All property valuations will now be undertaken annually by the Valuer-General Victoria. This will be reflected in your 2021-22 rates notices.

Financial Hardship and Payment Arrangements

All enquiries are treated confidentially, and early communication from you may help prevent the commencement of costly legal action for the recovery of outstanding rates.

Pension Concession

The Local Government Act 1989 provides that eligible pensioners shall receive a reduction of rates levied.

Land Information Certificates

Land Information Certificates as detailed in the Local Government Regulations are dealt with by Council's Rate Unit.

Change of Property Details

If you need to change any details such as your name or address you can do that here.

Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL)

All Victorian Councils are required to collect the levy on behalf of the State Government.

Payment Dates

The rating year is from 1 July to 30 June. We issue annual rate notices each year in August and payment is by four equal Instalments or one lump sum (full payment) amount due 15 February 2022. To be eligible for instalments, you must pay the first instalment in full on or before the due date.

There will be interest if you miss the due date for paying your rates. Interest on unpaid rates, charges, and levies will be calculated daily from the due date. Interest will continue to grow at 10% until you pay rates, charges, and levies in full.

Rate Capping

The Victorian Government's rate cap is a 1.5% increase. Your property rates and charges may have changed because:
  • the value of your property compared to other properties in the municipal district;
  • the application of any differential rate by Council;
  • the addition of other rates and charges not covered by the Victorian Government's rate cap
Learn more about rates and charges from the Victorian State Government.
    

 

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