Rate Capping
A Rate Cap is to apply to eligible residential ratepayers’ principal place of residence to protect individuals against increased rates brought about by substantially increased property valuations. Council will apply a rate cap to Residential 1, Residential 2 and Primary Production properties affected by increases. Rate capping is available to eligible ratepayers for increases in general rates - 4% for pensioners and 12.5% for all ratepayers. Conditions apply. Applications to be received by 31 October.