Pay your rates
Rates are paid in four instalments which are payable each year on:
- 30 September
- 30 November
- 28 February
- 31 May.
If you choose to pay your rates in full you can do so by 30 September.
Set up direct debit
Direct debit payments can now be made monthly, quarterly or annually to be paid automatically from your nominated bank account. Complete an application form and submit to Council.
Please note the transfer dates:
Annual payments - 30 September or the next business day.
Quarterly payments - instalment due dates or the next business day.
Monthly payments - first business day of each month.
For monthly payments, contact us to discuss how much the monthly payment would be for you.
Payments will be electronically transferred from your nominated bank account. Payments can only be deducted from a cheque or savings account. Make sure you have adequate funds on transfer dates.
In person at Council Offices
Present your rates notice to our Customer Service team located at Civic Precinct and Community Hub, 61 Napier Street, Footscray (view map) between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday except public holidays.
BPay
Contact your participating bank, credit union or building society to arrange payment directly from your cheque or savings account.
You will be required to enter the Biller Code and the BPAY reference number as shown on the front of your rates notice.
Australia Post
Pay in person at any post office, or
phone 13 18 16 to pay with your Visa or MasteCard
Mail
Your rates notice can be posted with a cheque or money order payable to:
Maribyrnong City Council
PO Box 58
West Footscray 3012
Pensioner rebate
If you hold a pensioner concession card or a Veteran Affairs card, you are eligible to receive a rebate on your rates.
Apply for a pensioner rebate
Difficulties paying rates
Please contact us immediately. We may be able to negotiate your repayment arrangements before you miss a payment.
Financial Hardship
Contact Council if you are experiencing difficulty paying your rates. A payment plan can be arranged which takes into consideration your financial position.
For more information or to download the financial hardship application form visit our financial hardship page.