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Council rates explained: a home owner’s guide
(Including average rates by city)
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Council rates are a tax property owners pay to fund local services like infrastructure and parks. Your bill is based on your property's ratings valuation (RV) or capital value (CV), which is reassessed every three years.
You may also have targeted rates for specific services, and low-income homeowners can apply annually for a rates rebate. Payments are managed through your local council, with flexible options like monthly or quarterly instalments.
What are council rates?
How are city council rates calculated?
Homeowners pays rates based on their location and the value of their property.
Your ratings valuation is based on three things:
What about targeted rates?
What is a rates rebate?
Paying rates is easy. Most councils allow you to do it online.
How do I pay rates?
How much should I expect to pay for council rates?
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