Understanding your rate notice

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General Rates: A differential charge based on the rating category and multiplied by the unimproved value of the land (as determined by the State Valuation Service).


Water: Water access/service charge (by unit) per dwelling per annum. Houses and flats are allocated 10 units per year (or 5 units for each rates period).

Residential excess water charges and/or commercial consumption charges may also apply.


Domestic Garbage: This service charge includes a twice per week kerb side collection service.


Sewerage – First Pedestal: Sewerage charges are levied on all occupied land.  The charges are based on the number of services ( pedestals) per dwelling per annum.

Sewerage – 2nd Pedestal (Res):  Additional sewerage services where a dwelling has more than one pedestal.