Rate Notice Information

An annual rates notice shows total rates due for the current financial year and also includes the breakdown of the Council charges, these are as follows: 

  • General Rate
  • Water Service Rate
  • Waste Management Service Rate
  • Sewerage Removal Service Rate
  • Stormwater Removal Service Rate
  • Fire Levy Service Rate
  • A Wheelie bin charge if a house has been erected on vacant land.  This is to cover the cost of the bin and is a one-off charge.

Some properties are entitled to a rebate of one or more of these charges due to the service not being provided to the property.  If this is the case the rates notice will first show the charge and then the rebate of that charge.

If you are entitled to a pensioner remission on your property this will also be shown on your rates notice.

Should you wish to change your postal address you will need to do this in writing.  The linked change of address form can be emailed to records@hobartcity.com.au