2026/27 annual rates notices
The 2026/27 annual rates notice will be delivered by the end of August.
When do I need to pay my rates?
That depends on which payment options you choose.
You can either pay in four instalments throughout the 2026/27 financial year:
- Instalment 1 is due on 30 September 2026.
- Instalment 2 is due on 30 November 2026.
- Instalment 3 is due on 28 February 2027.
- Instalment 4 is due on 31 May 2027.
Or as a single lump sum:
- You'll receive a notice for this payment in August 2026.
- Full payment is due on 15 February 2027.
If the first instalment amount isn't paid by the due date, we will assume you wish to pay in one lump sum.
Financial difficulty
If you are having difficulty paying your rates, we have financial hardship assistance options in place, including:
- rate concessions
- deferral of rates
- interest waiving
- payment arrangements.
Please note that we cannot waive rates or charges.
Log in to the platform to apply for financial hardship assistance. If you don’t have an account, you can sign up. Find out more about our online services.
You can track the progress of your applications anytime through the platform.
For more information on available options, see our Rates Financial Hardship Policy(PDF, 607KB).
We also have a financial counselling partnership with Good Shepherd Australia who may be able to offer you advice and assistance with your financial affairs.
How to pay your rates