Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund

From 1 July 2025, the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) will be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).

The Emergency Services and Volunteer Fund is NOT a Council charge. It is a levy collected by Council on behalf of the State Government.

To learn more about the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) visit the State Revenue Office website.

Single Farm Enterprise Exemption

Primary production properties consisting of multiple land parcels but valued as a single property for rates purposes are treated as a single property for the purposes of the ESVF and only pay the fixed component of the levy once.

Any person may apply for exemption from the ESVF fixed charge for Primary Production land under the 'Single Farm Enterprise' criteria. The Single Farm Enterprise Exemption form is available to download using the steps outlined below, or from Council's Customer Service Centres.

Where a Single Farm Enterprise (SFE) holds land in another municipality, an application for all land held by the SFE is to be lodged in each municipality.

Applying for a Single Farm Enterprise exemption

Step 1.Before you start

You will need a copy of your Rates Notice.

Step 2.Single Farm Enterprise Exemption form

Click on this link to access the Online Form . You can complete this form online and if your application is approved, you will receive an amended rates notice.

Council's action and Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Council's stance against the ESVF, and a list of frequently asked questions, by visiting Council's response to the Emergency Services Levy.