From 1 May 2025, all direct debit payments will be processed through the secure payment platform Payble. Visit the 'Paying your rates' page below for more information.
Please note: A separate application MUST be completed for each property
Under Section 554 of the Local Government Act 1993, all land in an area is rateable unless it is exempt from rating. Council will offer rate exemptions in accordance with Section 555-559 of the Local Government Act 1993. Rate exemptions may apply under specific circumstances for entities such as schools, religious bodies, public hospitals, public benevolent institutions, and public charities. Crown land and land that is the subject of a conservation agreement are other examples of where rate exemptions may apply.