Rates & Payments

Rates are a tax the Council charges all residents in order to provide a range of services in the municipality.

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Councils are expected to deliver many services and to provide an acceptable level of public amenity for the benefit of all residents. Their main source of revenue is a property tax, commonly known as 'rates'. This tax is based on the assessed value of each property on a fixed date for all rateable properties across the municipal area. The following information will help you to understand your responsibilities as a ratepayer. It also outlines allocations of rates and charges, penalties, and concessions that may affect you.

PAYMENT OF RATES

Payments can be made weekly, fortnightly, monthly or instalments.

  • In person at the Council Office
  • By post using a cheque or money order
  • By telephone using MasterCard or Visa; call 131 816
  • By Direct Debit; call 6382 8800 to arrange
  • Via Centrepay (deducted from Centrelink payments)
  • At Service Tasmania offices
  • In person at any Australia Post office
  • Via Bpay
  • Via internet using MasterCard or Visa

Please read your rates notice for more details on payment methods.

INSTALMENTS DATES

Rates are payable by instalment due by the following dates:

  • 31st August
  • 31st October
  • 31st January
  • 31st March

If you find yourself having trouble making payments, please get in touch with the Council office on 6382 8800 to make a payment arrangement.

NOTE: An immediate 5% penalty and a daily interest charge of 10.14% per annum applies to all instalments of rates and charges not paid by the due date.

AVERAGED AREA RATE (AAR)

Properties that are used or predominantly used for residential purposes within the following localities will be rated by the Averaged Area Rate. Properties will be charged the same amount of rates as per the following:

LOCALITIES AAR
Beechford, Bellingham, Lefroy, Lulworth & Weymouth - $1,328
George Town & Low Head - $1,408
Hillwood, Mount Direction, Pipers Brook & Pipers River - $1,355

PAYMENT OPTIONS
Online Payments

Payments can be made online using your credit card (Visa or Mastercard) PAY A BILL VIA BILLPAY

Direct Debit

A convenient and budget friendly way to pay your rates is available using a direct debit.
Council will electronically transfer funds from your bank account fortnightly, monthly or on the due instalment date.
Please read the Council's Service Agreement regarding the Terms and Conditions.
If you wish to proceed with the Direct Debit please download this application form Direct Debit Form and forward to the rates office. Please phone the office on 6382 8803 for details regarding payment amount.
If you wish to change your direct debit details please download the following form and send to the Council.

Change to details form.

Telephone

Payment can be made by phoning 13 18 16 using your credit card (Visa or Mastercard), 24 hour service.

In Person

At the Council Office between 9:00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday, (except on public holidays)

Mail

Post a cheque or money order made out to the George Town Council to PO Box 161, George Town 7253.

Centrepay

If you receive a Centrelink payment you may be able to pay your rates directly out of your Centrelink payment. Forms are available from the Council office or visit Services Australia. 

Bpay (Biller Code 757914)

Telephone and internet - Call your bank, credit union or building society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. More information available at Bpay.

Post Billpay (Billpay Code 2722)

In person at any post office, by phone 13 18 16, or by visiting Australia Post Billpay.

Refunds will be provided where a payment has been made in error. This includes accounts that have been overpaid. All refunds will be released at our discretion. No other refunds are payable.

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