Rates Information
Ratepayers have the option of either paying their rates in one lump sum on the first instalment due date, or by four instalments. Payment of the first instalment on or before the due date will be accepted by the Council as a contract to make three further instalments.
If the rates and charges are not paid by the due date(s), the whole balance, together with accrued penalty and interest, becomes due and payable and legal action may be taken without further notice.
For a summary of rates and charges, or payment schedule please refer to Council's website or contact Council's Rates Officer on (03) 6264 0300.
If you are having difficulty in meeting payments, please contact the Council's Rates Officer to dicuss your options on (03) 6264 0300.
Payment Options
The Council accepts the following methods of payment:
In person: at Council Offices by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only).
By mail: to The General Manager
Huon Valley Council
PO Box 210
Huonville TAS 7109
Post Office Rates: may be paid at any Australia Post office. Methods of payment vary from branch to branch, so please call the relevant Australia Post branch to verify payment methods before presenting your rates for payment. Present your rates notice intact by the due date shown on the notice. Council will not be held responsible for delays in the postal system.
By phone:
24 hour voice response line: 1300 276 468
Council Offices (business hours): (03) 6264 0300
Online: www.huonvalley.tas.gov.au
BPAY: Call your bank, credit union or building society to arrange internet banking. Council's BPAY Biller Code is 959973. Ensure you have your rates notice ready when paying. More information is available from www.bpay.com.au.
Direct Debit: Approved ratepayers may pay by Direct Debit. Direct Debit authority forms are available from the Council offices.
Payment options are:
- By the instalment due date;
- By ten monthly instalments from August - July (excluding December), debited on 15th of every month;
- Other options by negotiation with Council.
State Government Concessions
Ratepayers who own and occupy their property as at 1st July and who hold a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC), Health Care Card (HCC) or a Repatriation Health Card (TPI or DVA) are eligible for a State Government Pensioner Rates Remission. If there is not a 'Government Rebate' amount shown on your rates notice and you believe that you may be eligible for a rebate, please make an application to the Council no later that 31st March. Please bring your rates notice and Concession Card when making your application.
Penalties and Interest
If instalments have not been paid by the due date and prior arrangements for payments have not been made with Council, the whole balance of the rates and charges becomes a debt due and payable. Council may take legal action for the recovery of the debt. The unpaid instalment amount with attract a penalty and will incur interest charges in accordance with the current Rates Resolution. Any arrears outstanding are payable immediately.