Rates Postponement
Council has a policy which offers ratepayers the option of postponing part or all of the rates on their sole or principal residence, providing certain criteria are met.
Full details of the policy are set out in Council's 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan.
Details of the current fees and charges are:
Initial Charges - One-Off
(GST Exclusive) |
Charging Unit |
2011/2012 |
Application Fee |
One-Off |
$88.89 |
Contribution to Counselling |
One-Off |
$266.67 |
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| Half Year Interest Charges |
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Interest calculated on Councils marginal borrowing rate 6
monthly on all amounts outstanding |
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| Annual Charges (GST Exclusive) |
| Annual Account Fee |
Annual |
$44.44 |
| Administration Fee |
Annual |
1.00% |
| Reserve Fund Fee |
Annual |
0.25% |
| Property Insurance * |
Annual |
TBA |
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* Property Insurance: A ratepayer must submit a current
insurance certificate annually. If the ratepayer cannot
afford separate cover Council will arrange cover. |