Rates - Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for wastewater charge if I own a septic tank?
If you have your own septic tank, with no wastewater attachment you do not pay for a wastewater charge.
Read 'Septic tanks costs - the myth' for more information on charges for wastewater.
What is the storm recovery charge?
The storm recovery charge is a targeted rate of $300 per separately used or inhabited portion of a rating unit.
What are the possible rates payments penalties?
Council charges rates in four equal quarterly instalments.
A penalty of 10% is added to each unpaid instalment. Rates that remain unpaid the following year have a further 10% penalty added on 30 June and 31 December.
