• If you are unable to pay your rates due to financial hardship, you can apply to the Shire for a custom payment arrangement. An administration charge per property will apply for each plan, and interest will accrue daily on the balance of the overdue account, until it is fully paid.
  • Should there be any reason why a payment is not expected to be made in full by its due date, then please contact Council IMMEDIATELY to discuss the matter further (s.6.49).
  • If a payment is not paid in full by its due date and a customised payment arrangement is not entered into, then that amount falls into arrears and may be recovered through a court without further notice. Legal action to recover an unpaid 2nd or 3rd instalment will not occur until after the due date of the next instalment. COSTS OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR ACCOUNT. (s.6.54 to s.6.62, and r.66)
  • If payment is not received for a period of three years or more, then Council is permitted to take possession of the land (s.6.63 to s.6.75).