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Apply for a rates payment plan

Eligibility

If you find yourself in financial difficulty and don't believe you can meet your future rates payment, you can apply to enter a payment plan or for an extension of time to pay.

You will not be eligible to enter into a new agreement if a previous agreement has been cancelled. Council reserves the right to take further legal action in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1989 (as amended).

Choose how much and how often to pay

If you wish to enter a payment plan, you must:

  • commit to paying a minimum of $20 a week. You are welcome to pay more than this amount at any time during your plan
  • choose to spread your payments out into weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments
  • start your plan within 1 month from when you submit your application

You must pay the full amount before 30 June 2024.

Extension of time

If you need an extension of time to pay your rates account in full, you can choose a payment date within 1 month from when you submit your application. You must make full payment on or before this date.

If you believe you need more than 1 month, we recommend you enter a payment plan.

Interest

Interest will be charged to all late payments after the respective annual or quarterly instalment due dates. This is under Section 172 of the Local Government Act 1989.

Apply for a payment plan or extension

Apply online

If you are unable to apply online, please contact us on 9705 5200 and we can help you over the phone.

If for any reason you are unable to make your scheduled payment, please contact us as early as possible prior to the account defaulting. Failing to pay your rates payments could result in legal action and further penalties.

What happens next?

  • We will assess your application. If approved, we will mail you a confirmation letter with a payment schedule within 5 business days. The payment schedule will have the due dates for your payments.
  • Do not wait to receive your confirmation letter. You must start paying from the date you chose on your payment plan.
  • You must set up regular payments with your financial institution (Bpay or Securepay). All your payment reference details are available on your rates notice.

If you are unable to make a payment

If for any reason you are unable to make your scheduled payment, please contact us as early as possible. Failing to pay your rates payments could result in legal action and further penalties.

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