Rates Notices in the Mail

Published on 05 September 2018

Baw Baw Shire Council has issued rates notices which will hit letterboxes this week.

Those who have elected to receive rates notices via email would have received their notices last week.

Acting CEO Mark Dupe said rates provide an important source of revenue helping to resource and deliver over 100 valuable services to the community as well as Capital Works and improvements.

“Rates notices contain a lot of information, most of which is required by law. The newsletter accompanying each notice helps to breakdown some of this information including valuations, how rates are calculated, payment methods, concessions and rebates, as well as possible payment assistance for residents suffering genuine financial hardship”, said Mr Dupe. 

“This is also a timely reminder of our early bird incentive. Anyone who pays their rates in full by Sunday 30 September will go into a draw to win $1,000.”

Approximately 1,500 ratepayers have signed up to receive rates via email, or eNotices.

Mr Dupe strongly encourages ratepayers to say goodbye to unnecessary paper printing and sign up for eNotices.

“eNotics are a really handy way to receive and manage rates notices. They arrive instantly to your email inbox where you can easily access and store your notice for future reference. It’s better for our environment and saves on delivery fees. Signing up is quick and easy, visit bawbawshire.enotices.com.au and follow the four simple steps", said Mr Dupe.

Rates have been issued in accordance with the Victorian Government’s 2.25 per cent rate cap. The rate cap applies to the overall rate revenue collected by Council, it does not apply to individual properties. A detailed explanation of rate capping, is available Municipal Association of Victoria: Rate Capping. Or you can watch the video below:

Read the video transcript: How does rate capping work?(DOCX, 21KB)

If rates notices are not received within 14 days, ratepayers are encouraged to contact Council.

Any enquiries relating to rates notices can be directed to Council’s Revenue team on 5624 2411 who can assist during this time.