State Government has set a two point seven five rate cap, which the City has met.
Rate capping
This cap applies to the average annual increase of rates and charges, meaning your rates won’t necessarily change by two percent - the percentage can differ based on:
- the valuation of your property relative to the valuation of other properties in the municipality
- the application of any differential rate by the City
- the inclusion of other rates and charges not covered by the State Government’s rate cap, including the waste service fee.
The capping of Council rates - The complex policy is explained below.
The components of your annual council rates bill
General rates
(capped at 3.50%)
A council can only raise its general rates and charges above the 3.50% cap if it has consulted with its community and been granted permission by the Essential Services Commission.
This year, six Victorian councils were granted a rate cap variation.
Waste charges
The waste charge pays for kerbside waste collection, recycling, waste disposal and State Government landfill levy.
Waste charges are not subject to the rates cap.
Fire services property levy
(set by State Govt)
All Fire Services Property Levy money collected by councils is passed onto the State Government.
This charge is not subject to the rates cap.
Your bill may be more or less than expected because the 3.50% cap applies to overall council revenue.
The cap does not apply to waste charges or the fire services levy.
How general rates and charges are calculated
How general rates and charges are calculated
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