Pay my rates, water notice or invoice

Find out the payment dates and different payment methods.


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Rates Payment dates

Rates are calculated from 1 July to 30 June each year and broken down into four instalments:

You can pay your rates notice in two ways:

  • Option 1: one lump sum on, or before, 31 August
  • Option 2: four equal instalments

If you choose to pay in four instalments, the date for each instalment is as follows:

  • Instalment 1: 31 August
  • Instalment 2: 30 November
  • Instalment 3: 28 February
  • Instalment 4: 31 May.

Note: Interest is charged on any overdue amount.


How to pay?

First, make sure you have your property assessment number, water reference number or debtor/invoice number with you as you will need this to pay.  You can find this on your most recent notice or invoice.

Online

You can pay your rates, water bill or debtor/inovice online with your debit card or credit card.

Pay your rates, water or debtor/invoice online
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Overdue Rates, Water or Debtor Account

When you pay your rates or water it is essential that we receive your payments by the due dates, as shown on the notice.

Bega Valley Shire Council charges interest on late payments in accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act, 1993.  Interest is calculated daily on overdue rates and charges at the maximum rate announced by the Minister for Local Government. Interest will continue to accrue on overdue amounts. 

Further information can be found in our debt recovery policy. To view the policy visit Public Policies and search for the term 'debt recovery'.

 

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