Rate in the $ - 14.953 cents.
A general rate of 7.603 cent in the dollar of the AAV is levied on all rateable land within the municipal area. The general rate is levied in order to cover the cost of all non-property specific services such as roads, parks, planning, tourism, recreation and valuation.
The fire levy service rate of 1.50 cents in the dollar of the AAV is levied on all rateable land within the municipal area. The levy is collected on behalf of the State Fire Commission.
A fire rebate of 1.20 cent in the dollar is applicable for rural properties and 1.10 in the Fern Tree area. The minimum fire levy is $32.00.
A water service rate of 2.40 cents in the dollar of the AAV is levied on all rateable land within the municipal area unless a water rebate is applicable. The water service rate applies to all properties that have a boundary running within 30 metres of a Council water service.
A sewerage service rate of 1.90 cents in the dollar of the AAV is levied on all rateable land within the municipal area, which has a boundary running within 30 metres of a Council sewerage service. The sewerage service rate is levied in order to fund the removal and treatment of sewerage.
A waste management service rate of 1.0 cents in the dollar of the AAV is levied on all rateable land within the municipal area in order to fund the collection of waste and recycling from properties and to operate Council's refuse site.
A stormwater service rate of 0.55 cents in the dollar of the AAV is levied on all rateable land within the municipal area. The stormwater service rate applies to all properties that have a boundary running within 30 metres of a Council stormwater service. All local government rates are exempt from GST.
Penalty of 3% flat will be charged on unpaid instalments in accordance with Section 128(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993, and thereafter interest at the rate of 12.21% per annum.
