Key changes to rates

Find out about changes to your rates in the 2010/11 year.

Rates increase for 2010/11

The 2009-19 10-Year Plan signaled an overall average increase of 8.5% for the 2010/11 year. This was based on a forecast growth in rateable properties of 3.2%. The actual rate of growth in capital values and number of rateable properties in the district was slightly less than forecast resulting in a higher overall rates increase.

This means the overall rates increase for this year is 9.1% after allowing for growth - 0.6% higher than forecast in the 10-Year Plan and just over 1% higher than the figure consulted on through the Draft Annual Plan.

The actual increase for individual properties will be dependent on property usage, valuation, the services it receives and where it is located.

GST rate changes from 12.5% to 15% on 1 October 2010

This change means that instalment 1 (1 July-30 September 2010) will include GST at 12.5% and instalments 2, 3 and 4 will include GST at 15%.

Can I pay my rates in full and avoid the GST increase?

Yes. If full payment is received by the instalment 1 due date (10 September 2010) you will pay GST at 12.5% on the full years rates.

Changes to Rates Rebates

This year will see more people eligible for a rates rebate with the income threshold of $22,340 per year.

The maximum rebate has also increased from $550 to $570.