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
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.
Council Rates Payments
Rates Payment Methods can be Found Here >>
To request a refund of an overpayment or credit on your Rates account or to have a payment transferred, please submit the Request Form Found Here >>
Rates Policy and Information
Valuation Information
Visit the Office of the Valuer General Found Here>>
Objection to Land Use
Objections to the Land Use attributed to your property for differential rating purposes must be completed and lodged with Council within 60 days after receiving your Quarter 1 Rates Notice.
To object to the current Land Use for your property please complete and submit the form Found Here>>
Rates Rebates
Further information can be Found Here>>
The application form for a Waste Management Service Charge Rebate can be Found Here >>
Single Farm Enterprise
Information and Single Farm Enterprise Application can be Found Here>>
Council Searches for Conveyancers
Please direct all council search requests to propertysearch@pirie.sa.gov.au