Pay your rates
A ratepayer may elect to pay rates in full, in two instalments, or in four instalments by simply completing the appropriate section on the notice and submitting that with the first instalment payment.
Payment in full or the first instalment must be paid within 35 days of the issue of the rate notice.
A late payment interest (11%pa calculated daily) charge will apply to any amount that is overdue 36 days after the rate notice is issued. Instalment administration fees and interest charges are applicable to ratepayers who elect to use the instalment plan. The fee is incurred to cover the cost of additional work in administering the instalment plan.
Formal procedures for collection of unpaid rates, including prosecution where necessary, apply where ratepayers do not meet their obligations.
Submissions are invited from any elector or ratepayer with respect to the proposed differential rates, and any related matters.
Information for ratepayers 2023/24
How Do I Pay My Rates?
You may choose from several payment options:
- Payment in full by a single instalment due 8 September 2023.
- Pay in two (2) instalments:
- Full payment and 1st instalment due date of 8 September 2023; and
- 2nd instalment due date of 8 January 2024; or
- Pay in four (4) instalments:
- Full payment and 1st instalment due date of 8 September 2023;
- 2nd instalment due date of 9 November 2023;
- 3rd instalment due date of 8 January 2024 and
- 4th instalment due date of 7 March 2024.
The Shire of Ashburton understands that financial hardship often makes it difficult to meet all financial commitments when they are due. Please contact the Shire of Ashburton’s Rates Officer at [email protected] to arrange a suitable payment arrangement to settle your rates debt by the end of the financial year.