Summary of Rates and Charges

General Rate

A minimal General Rate on all rateable land within the Shire of Flinders will be levied per assessment for the 2017/2018 financial year.

• Rate Category Codes
• Rate Categorisation Statement
• Notice of Objection Against General Rate Category
• Authorisation to Email Rates Notice

Water Charge

The Water Charge on a private dwelling is $639.30 ($63.93 x 10 Units) per annum which represents an allocation of 1,200,000 litres per year. Meters are read two times during the year. Excess Water used during the 2017/2018 year will be charged at $1.00 per 1,000 litres.

How to Read Your Water Meter

Sewerage Charge

The Sewerage Charge on a private dwelling is $561.40 ($56.14 x 10 Units) per annum.

The Sewerage Charge on business premises is $1122.80 ($56.14 x 20 Units) per annum.

Cleansing Charge

The Cleansing Charge on a private dwelling is $210.40 ($21.04 x 10 Units) per annum.

The Cleansing Charge on a business premises is $420.80 ($21.04 x 20 Units) per annum and it is compulsory to have a Wheelie Bin.

Wild Dog Levy

That, in accordance with Section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009, Flinders Shire Council makes a Wild Dog Control Charge for the year ending 30 June 2018 and the level of charges adopted for items described in the Revenue Policy is –