Council calculates your rates by multiplying the applicable rate-in-the-dollar (Categorized as either Business or Residential) with your land value as notified by the Valuer General.
The rate-in-the-dollar, or rate per dollar of land, is determined by Council each year as part of its overall review of the rates structure.
The total rates income Council can collect each year is bound by the rate-pegging limit set by the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) which is set at 2.3% for the 2018/19 financial year.
Council also determines a “minimum rate”, which ratepayers will have to pay if their land value rate in the dollar calculation is less than the minimum rate, which mostly applies to home units. In 2018/19 the minimum rate has been determined as $602.30. If your land value rate in the dollar calculation came to $550 for example, you would be charged the minimum rate of $602.30.
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Your property land value is determined by the NSW Valuer General and Council is obliged by law to apply the latest land valuations. You should have already received a new Notice of Valuation with a Base Date of 1 July 2016 that will be used in the 2017/18 financial year.
The average valuation increase across Sutherland Shire was 22%. View valuation changes for Business and Residential properties in Sutherland Shire.
A person can object to their land valuation generally within 60 days after receiving the Notice of Valuation. This can be done either using the Valuer General online form or by calling 1800 110 038 and requesting an objection form for completion.
You must continue to pay your rates while an objection is being considered. An adjustment will be made if your objection leads to a change in valuation as advised by the NSW Valuer General.
In addition to your rates, your notice has charges for Domestic Waste Collection and Stormwater Management Services.
Domestic Waste Collection - includes your weekly garbage, fortnightly recycling/green waste and clean ups.
Stormwater Management Services - Council uses this levy to improve the health of our waterways, upgrade stormwater infrastructure, reduce flooding, and to promote reuse and harvesting of stormwater.
Council encourages all ratepayers to meet their rate commitments as they are due. If you are experiencing financial difficulties in paying your rates, Council may be able to assist. Click through for further information.
Yes, interest accrues daily at the rate of 7.5% per annum.
Yes you can set up either an annual or quarterly direct debit by completing a Direct Debit application form here: Direct Debit Application Form or by contacting Council Rates Section on 9710 0585. Please return to Council at least 10 days prior to the due date of your instalment as printed on your rates notice.
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Enquiries can be directed to Rates Hotline on 9710 0585 or ssc@ssc.nsw.gov.au
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