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Rate Payments

The Rating Period is from 1 July to 30 June, each financial year.

Rates are due in full on 4 September 2026 OR by instalments due on 4 September 2026, 4 December 2026, 5 March 2027, 4 June 2027.

Having difficulty paying your rates?

If you’re having (or are likely to have) difficulty meeting the due dates for payment of your rates, please contact Council’s rates team on (08) 8391 7200 before the rates fall into arrears to discuss options that may be able to assist you. Depending on your circumstances, there are short term and longer term options that may be available. Any enquiries are treated confidentially. Please complete the Rates Payment Arrangement Application form and return to Council or send an email to council@mountbarker.sa.gov.au (including your property reference details) with an arrangement proposal.

Rates Payment Arrangement Application Form

Rates Payment Arrangement Online Application Form

State Government Concessions

To check eligibility visit sa.gov.au or contact the Concessions Hotline 1800 307 758 or email concessions@sa.gov.au

Methods of Payment

Mount Barker District Council rates can be paid using the following methods:

  • Internet Council is now able to accept rates, infringement payments and debtor payments by credit card. You can now make your payment at any time of day, conveniently from wherever you access the internet. Make a Payment
  • By Mail Make cheque or Australia Post money order payable to 'Mount Barker District Council'. Mail with bottom portion of the Rate Notice to: Mount Barker District Council PO Box 54 MOUNT BARKER SA 5251. Mark cheques 'Not Negotiable'. Note Post-dated cheques will not be accepted.
  • In Person Present the Rate Notice intact to the cashier at Mount Barker Council Office, 6 Dutton Road, Mount Barker. Payment is acceptable by: EFTPOS, Mastercard, Visa, Cash, Cheque or Australia Post Money Order.
  • At Australia Post Take your Rate Notice intact – do not remove the Payment Slip – to any Australia Post Office or Post Office Agency anywhere in Australia Online via Australia Post Bill Pay
  • By Phone You may pay by Mastercard or Visa Card via this service which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have the Rate Notice and your Credit Card handy. Call 1300 604 214 or 03 8648 7121. Your Assessment Number is on the front of your Rate Notice and call is charged at a Local Call Rate.
  • By BPAY Contact participating bank, credit union or building society to make direct payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. Biller Code: 3301 Your Reference Number is on the front of the Rate Notice.