Rates
Rates are set annually in order to fund the net cost of running the district.
The rate requirement is determined by the Ten Year Plan (also called the Long Term Council Community plan - LTCCP), or the Annual Plan as part of the budgeting process and is then assessed on each property.
Rates must be paid by the due date, however we offer a range of payment options and are always willing to discuss the needs of our customers.
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Rate remissions
Rotorua District Council operates a rates remission policy.
Non-rateable properties
Some types of property are 100% or 50% exempt from general rates but still subject to service charges (e.g. for water and sewerage). The Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 provides details in Schedule 1.
A complete list of rate charges for 2011/2012.
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Properties that are adjoining and/or next to each other, sharing a common boundary.
More infoInformation about due dates, discounts, penalties and refunds
More infoA glossary of rates terms like Captial Value (CV), Land Value (LV), valuation and value of improvements.
More infoWhat payment options are available to you, for paying your rates? NOTE: Do not send your credit card details by email, to pay any Council charges.
More infoSearch for your property and find out how the proposed changes to the rating framework could effect you.
More infoFill in the Rates by email registration form if you wish to receive your rates invoice via email.
More infoRates postponement rebate
More infoInformation about being eligible for a rates rebate.
More infoRating valuations are required by law to provide councils with a uniform basis for levying certain local authority and regional council rates.
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