Pay your rates
A ratepayer may elect to pay rates in full, in two instalments, or in four instalments as per the options on the rate notice issued at the start of the financial year.
Payment in full or the first instalment must be paid within 35 days of the issue of the rate notice.
An administration fee and discounted interest charge are applicable to all instalment plans, to cover administrative costs.
A late payment interest charge (currently 11% p.a. calculated daily) will apply to any amount that is overdue 36 days after the rate notice is issued.
Formal procedures for collection of unpaid rates, including legal action where necessary, may apply when ratepayers do not meet their obligations.
Information for ratepayers 2024/25
How Do I Pay My Rates?
You may choose from several payment options:
- Payment in full due date of 26 September 2024.
- Pay in two (2) instalments:
- First instalment due date of 26 September 2024; and
- Final instalment due date of 24 January 2025; or
- Pay in four (4) instalments:
- First instalment due date of 26 September 2024;
- Second instalment due date of 24 November 2024;
- Third instalment due date of 24 January 2025; and
- Final instalment due date of 25 March 2025.
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.