Your rates contribute to new and improved services, better roads and parklands and to support community and business activities in the City of Melbourne.
In order to be eligible for a pension concession, a ratepayer must live at the property and hold a valid concession card.
If you are selling a property, you will need to obtain a Land Information Certificate so that the correct settlement can be made. Commonly, your solicitor or conveyancer will apply for this information on your behalf.
Pay your council rates online. Please have your rates notice and a credit card ready.
The value of your property is used to calculate your rates. Property values are assessed using information such as property type and features and market prices.
Rates notices are usually sent to ratepayers in July each year. The City of Melbourne offers a range of payment options and methods.
Rates notices are usually sent to ratepayers around July. Payments can be made in one lump sum or in instalments.
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The City of Melbourne accepts online payments for Rates, Parking Infringements and Residential Parking Permits.
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The City of Melbourne uses the Net Annual Value (NAV) as its basis for calculating rates.
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Council rates are a contribution each ratepayer makes towards community services provided by their council. Rates also contribute to running your council.
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