Your rates explained

Local Government Rates are levied annually to all rateable properties based on the basis of valuation applied to the property "Unimproved Valuation or Gross Rental Valuation" multiplied by the differential rate in the dollar ($).

Rates are a simple and effective way of paying for the development and improvement of vital community services, such as roads, footpaths, parks, libraries and leisure centres - just to name a few. The Annual Budget Newsletter(PDF, 590KB) outlines some of these services.

To ensure that all residents share in the maintenance of these services, the City charges a minimum rate. For more information about the minimum rate, please contact Rating Services on 9267 9160.

Your Rates Questions Answered

Find the answers to all your questions about rates and additional charges, including GRV, drainage fees and swimming pool inspections.

Council Rates - Additional Charges

Information about other charges that may be included in your annual rates.

Calculating Your Rates

Find out more about how the City calculates your rates

Interim Notices

Interim Notices may be issued for a variety of different reasons. Find out more!

Late payments

Find out more about overdue payments, and the recovery of rates process.

Videos on Gross Rental Value (GRV) and Unimproved Value (UV)

Find out more about Gross Rental Value (GRV) and Unimproved Value (UV) by viewing informative videos.

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