Information About Council Rates
Rating Policy
Council's Rating Policy sets out the strategy for the way in which Council rates are charged across the Community and the methods and timeframes for collection of rates.
The policy deals with specific issues such as;
- Method used to value land
- Structure of rates - that is how rates will be imposed across the Community (eg general rates, differential rates, fixed charges etc)
- Payment dates
- Late payment fees
- Options for rate relief (eg concessions and rebates)
This policy does not set the amount of rate revenue to be collected, as that is determined by the annual City Plan and Budgeting process which is adopted in June each year.
To view the full version of the Rating Policy, please click on the following link: -
Rate Relief
It is the policy of the City of Playford that a rebate of rates payable on some land is available to a person or body/organisation when Council considers that particular requirements under the Local Government Act 1999 have been met.
To view the Rate Relief Policy and to download an application form please click on one the following links: -
Seniors Postponement of Council Rates
Seniors Postponement is a new system introduced under the Local Government Act that will apply to Council Rates from 1 July 2007. Senior Citizens will be able to postpone rate amounts over $500 for an indefinite period (up to when their property is sold or eligibility ceases).
To view a factsheet please click on the below link:
Seniors Postponement of Council Rates
Rating in Local Government
The Local Government Association of SA has produced some useful Fact Sheets about rates and Council services. Please click on the links below to find out more.
Further information about rating in Local Government can be obtained through the Local Government Association's website, please click on the following LGA Icon to access their site:
