Rates and Charges Policy

This document sets out the City of Hobart policy for setting and collecting rates from its community and meeting the requirements of Part 9 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) in accordance with the City of Hobart Rating and Valuation Strategy 2024-28.

This Rates and Charges policy explains:

  • the relationship between Council's Strategic Plan, budget and rates
  • Council's goal in setting its rates and charges
  • the principles Council uses when setting its rates and charges
  • how Council sets its rates and charges for the year
  • what rates and charges are levied in the Hobart municipal area
  • the services that rates and charges fund for the benefit of the community
  • rates rebates and remissions
  • how and when to pay rates and the consequences of late payments
  • ratepayer objection rights.
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