Snapshot: Revenue and Rating Plan 2025-2029

The Draft Revenue and Rating Plan is developed every four years (following a Council election) and determines the most appropriate and affordable revenue and rating approach which, along with other income streams, will support Council to deliver on objectives of the Council Plan.

It is proposed to:

• Use the capital improved value system of valuation.
• Seven (7) differential rates with the level of rate applicable to each class as follows:
  1. Residential – Maryborough (100% of the general rate)
  2. Residential – Other (90% of the general rate)
  3. Vacant Land (127% of the general rate)
  4. Commercial - Maryborough (160% of the general rate)
  5. Commercial – Other (136% of the general rate)
  6. Industrial (107% of the general rate)
  7. Farm (80% of the general rate)
• Municipal charge levied at $202.00
• Service rate and charge levied for kerbside garbage and recycling at full cost recovery
• Rates payable by quarterly instalment or as a yearly lump sum in February
• Rates and concessions offered in accordance with legislation, including the state government funded pensioner rebate scheme
• Deferment and/or waivers of rates and charges in cases of demonstrable financial hardship for specified property classes
• The Fire Services Property Levy to be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund.
• Benchmarking of non-statutory fees and charges, including subsidised fees and charges