Council Rates

Change of Address

Ratepayers should always notify us in writing of any change of postal address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to find out more about Council rates, including responsibility for payments, payment plan options and account enquiries? Check out our Council Rates factsheet here

Enquiries

Rate enquiries: For further information regarding rates, including payment difficulties, please contact Council's Rates Officer on 8633 9734.

Fines

In accordance with the provisions of Section 181 of the Local Government Act a statutory fine of 2% must be added to rates unpaid by the due date. Each month thereafter a further fine of the prescribed percentage must be added. It is therefore in your interest to pay rates as soon as possible.

Recovery of Rates

Where rates are not paid by the applicable due dates, monies owing may be recovered by action in any Court of Competent Jurisdiction or by requiring the occupier to pay the rent to the Council in satisfaction of such rates, or by sale of property where the rates have been due and owing for not less than three years.

Rate Notice by Email

Did you know you can now have your rates notice sent to you by email instead of a printed notice via post?

Receiving your rates notice electronically will make it easier and more convenient for you to manage your accounts, save paper and reduce waste.

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Council Rates Payments

Rates Payment Methods can be Found Here >>

Request a Rates Refund / Transfer

A refund on your Rates can only be requested if your Rates account is in credit. If you have overpaid your Rates you will need to provide proof of your payment, such as a bank statement or copy of the transaction showing the transaction details including the date, payment method and reference number the payment was made to. If your request is successful Council will pay your nominated bank account within three weeks.

Alternatively, if your payment has been made to an incorrect/old Rates account in error, you can request to have your payment transferred to the correct Rates account. To do this, you will need to provide evidence of your payments, such as a bank statement or a copy of the transaction showing the transaction details including the date, payment method and reference number the payment was made to. If your request is successful Council will transfer the payment within three weeks and notify you in writing once completed.

Requests for refunds or transfers must be submitted in writing to Council via:

• Online - complete the Request Form Found Here >>
• Email - rates@pirie.sa.gov.au
• In Person – Port Pirie Regional Council Administration Office, 115 Ellen Street, Port Pirie SA 5540
• Post: Port Pirie Regional Council, PO Box 45, Port Pirie SA 5540