Due to the Good Friday public holiday, there will be no kerbside waste collections on Friday 18 April. Instead, collections will occur on Saturday 19 April. Kerbside waste collections will occur as usual on the Monday 21 April public holiday.
Rates fund over 60 vital community services and infrastructure projects, help build a sustainable and prosperous City and support strong communities. To find out more download the rates brochure(PDF, 519KB).
The Valuer-General conducts valuations of all properties every year which are used by Council to calculate rates to according to the value of each market. Rates notices are issued by Council in September, November, February and May each year.
Enjoy the convenience of having your annual rates notice and instalment notices emailed to you. Complete the online registration form for eNotices. You will need an email address and the eNotices Reference Number located at the bottom of your rate notice next to the 'e' symbol.
New ratepayers will need to receive their first rate notice by post before being able to register online.
Discover the different ways you can pay your rates and what to do if you are experiencing financial hardship.
Find information about rates payment arrangements for flood affected properties.
Find information about Council's flood rebate application.
Find out everything you need to know if you are experiencing financial hardship
The amount you pay in rates is based on the value of your property.
Find out about property valuations.
How to apply for a pensioner rebate on rates.
To avoid extra costs, please pay the amount in the instalment box by the due date. If you are a pensioner, or facing financial difficulty, we can help you schedule or defer your rates payments.
Find all the forms you need relating to your rates and property including the translated financial hardship application form.
Common questions and answers about rates