Rural City of Wangaratta

The following information has been prepared to assist residents to understand their rates notice. 

For further information about rates or to speak to someone about rate payments, please contact Council's Rates Administrator on (03) 5722 0830 or council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Payment for 2011/2012 rates and charges levied must be paid by four (4) instalments. The first instalment must reach Council's offices by 30 September 2011 or within 14 days from the date on which the notice was issued, whichever date is the latest date. The remaining instalments must be paid no later than: 

• 2nd Instalment - 30 November 2011
• 3rd Instalment - 28 February 2012
• 4th Instalment - 31 May 2012

Payment in advance of the instalment date can be made.

Late Payments

Rates are a charge on the property and unless paid on or before the due date, will bear interest at the prevailing interest rate (currently 10.5%). Interest will be charged from the due date of payment.

Financial Hardship

If you find it difficult to pay Council rates and charges by the due date please contact the Finance Unit (Rates Section) on 5722 0830 to arrange an appointment for you to discuss the circumstances and options available.

Pensioner Rate Assistance Scheme

If you hold a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran Affairs Gold Card and live at the property shown on the rate notice you may be eligible for a 50% rebate (to a maximum of $193.40).

To apply for a first time rebate you must produce your rates notice and concession card and fill in an application form, which is available from the Wangaratta Government Centre or the Department of Human Services website. If you received a rebate last year and your circumstances have not changed, you will automatically be granted a rebate this year.

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