There are many different types of rates that homeowners and businesses can be charged for. These rates charges and levies include:
Rates may be levied by General Rate, Uniform Annual General Charge or Targeted Rates (either on the basis of value or as a fixed charge).
General Rate
A General Rate will be set on the capital value of rateable properties. The General Rate required to undertake the work programme outlined in the 2011-2012 Annual Plan will be $193.80 per $100,000 of the capital value. ($184.62 in 2010/2011).
Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC)
The UAGC will contribute towards the funding of people-related services, which include libraries, parks and reserves, public cemeteries, public swimming pools, public toilets, community centres, community liaison, grants and donations, safer communities, animal control etc.
Community Facility Targeted Rate
The community facility rate funds the maintenance and operation of halls and community centres within defined rating areas.
Capital Works Contribution Targeted Rate
The capital works contribution has been set for the purpose of covering the capital cost and interest charges of works not met by lump sum contributions for the projects.
Water Targeted Rate
The water rate funds the supply of water to properties that receive, or are capable of receiving a water supply.
Wastewater Targeted Rates
The wastewater rate funds sewage disposal for the properties that are connected or able to be connected to the wastewater network.
Urban Stormwater Targeted Rate
The urban stormwater rate funds the collection and disposal of stormwater within defined rating areas.
Land Drainage Targeted Rate
The land drainage rate funds the collection and disposal of stormwater within defined rating areas.
Refuse collection Targeted Rate
The refuse collection rate funds the costs of household refuse collection, recycling and disposal within the defined rating areas.
Contiguous Properties
Local Government (Rating) Act 2002
Section 20 Rating units in common ownership
Two or more rating units must be treated as 1 unit for setting a rate if those units are –
- Owned by the same person or persons; and
- Used jointly as a single unit; and
- Contiguous or separated only by a road, railway, drain, water race, river or stream
If you would like to know more about your rates please contact the rates team on 07 824 8633.