Rates
Property rates are Council's principal revenue source.
Valuations provided by the Valuer-General are used to calculate the rates on each property.
Collection of Council's rates is essential to the funding of services and capital works and to encourage this, Council offers a discount on current rates where rates are paid in full within 30 days of the issue date.
You may choose to pay your rates in full on or by the due as specified on the rate demand, or by instalments.
Instalment 1 due last working day of August
Instalment 2 due last working day of November
Instalment 3 due last working day of February
Council will vigorously enforce these dates and a penalty will be applied on any balance outstanding at any payment date.
Supplementary notices are sent throughout the year to properties affected by subdivision, or any amendment to the improvements on their property. Improvements consist of buildings, fencing and private road infrastructure. Supplementaries are to be paid within 30 days of issue of notice.
Any ratepayer who is experiencing genuine difficulty in meeting a payment can apply for alternative payment arrangements by contacting Council's Revenue Officer, Rose Dewis on 6452 4837.
All Ratepayers are urged to read Council's Credit Management Policy.
2009/2010 Rate Charges |
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General Rate Waste
Fire Levy |
6.69738c in $AAV with a minimum of $201.00 Urban Bin Collection $109.00
Urban 0.399397c in AAV or $33.00 minimum |
Fire Levy is collected on behalf of the State Fire Commission and is set by Treasury each year.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Telephone & Internet Banking - BPAY
Contact your bank, credit union or building society to make payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. Biller Code is 414136 and your reference number is located at the top right hand corner of your rates notice. More info Click Here
Paying in Person - present notice at Circular Head Council Office 33 Goldie Street Smithton Monday - Friday 8.15am to 5pm. Council accepts cash, cheque and EFTPOS. No cash out available.
Paying by Mail - send to Circular Head Council, PO Box 348 Smithton 7330 with relevant rate tear off.
Credit Card Payments by phone - call (03) 6452 4800 Monday - Friday 8.15am to 5pm. Mastercard or Visa only. Please have your credit card ready and quote your property number.
Paying by Direct Debit - applications forms are available at the Council Office or by calling 6452 4837.
