Rates and Charges for 2011/2012 have been established by Council as follows:
Type of Rate |
Classification |
Cents in $ on CIV 2011/2012 |
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General |
All land except where otherwise classified |
0.4485 |
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Commercial/Industrial Land |
Any land which: 2. is used primarily for commercial or industrial purposes or is located at 18 - 20 Cusack Street, Wangaratta. |
0.5830 |
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Vacant Commercial/Industrial Land |
Any land which: 2. has developed infrastructure and utilities available to it but in respect of which no commercial or industrial use is occurring. |
0.8969 |
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Large Commercial/Industrial Land |
Any land which: 2.  has a Capital Improved Value of $6 million or more. |
0.5516 |
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Vacant General Land |
Any land which: 2. on which no building designed or adapted for occupation is erected. |
0.8969 |
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Rural Residential Land |
Any land which is located within: 2. on which there is erected a building designed or adapted for occupation; and 3. does not have the characteristics of Commercial/Industrial Land. |
0.4485 |
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Vacant Rural / Residential Land |
Any land which: 2. does not have the characteristics of Commercial/Industrial Land. |
0.8969 |
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Rural Land |
Any land 2. does not have the characteristics of Commercial/Industrial Land. |
0.3274 |
|
 Recreational and Cultural |
Property used primarily for recreational or cultural purposes, excluding those properties holding licences to operate gaming machines. |
 0.2691 |
Type of Charge |
Purpose |
Charge $ |
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Garbage Collection |
Service charge for the collection of approved garbage |
$187.00 |
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Recycling |
Service charge for the collection of recyclable materials |
$76.00 |
The Garbage Collection Charge applies to all tenements and commercial properties on collection routes whether or not the service is used. Each property will be provided with a 140 litre mobile container for garbage (collected weekly). A 240 litre garbage container is also available for an additional fee.
The Recycling Charge applies to all tenements and commercial properties on existing collection routes whether or not the service is used. Each property will be provided with a 240 litre mobile container (collected fortnightly) which will provide increased opportunities for more households in the Rural City to recycle and reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
An exemption may apply if a contracted arrangement for garbage and recycling collection from an approved contractor is in place prior to the charges being applied.
Rates are worked out based on your property's value and Council currently uses the Capital Improved Value (CIV) method which represents the total value of your property.
Your rates bill is calculated as follows:
Example:
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It is important to note that the revaluation of properties does not increase the overall amount of money the Council collects in rates.