Rates additional fees and charges
There are a number of additional fees and charges on your rates notice.
Recycling and waste collection service
The waste service fee is based on user pays principles and recovers such costs as collection recycling landfill and the State Government landfill levy estimated at $56.88 per property.
This is a compulsory charge applying to all areas of the municipality that receive a domestic refuse collection and disposal service.
Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL)
The Victorian Government requires the City to bill receipt and collect a FSPL on rateable and non-rateable properties.
The levy is not subject to the rates cap.
For more information visit Fire Services Property Levy or call 132 161.
Rating strategy
We have developed a comprehensive Revenue and Rating Plan that determines how rates income will be derived and outlines the payment options and assistance measures available.
How rates are calculated
We, like many other Councils, have chosen the Capital Improved Value (CIV) for the calculation of rates. The date of valuation is assessed as at 1 July 2022.