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 financial year.
- Revenue Statement / 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 $845.00 ($84.50 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 2023/2024 year will be charged at $1.10 per 1,000 litres.
Sewerage Charge
The Sewerage Charge on a private dwelling is $725.00 ($72.50 x 10 Units) per annum.
The Sewerage Charge on business premises is $1450.00 ($72.50 x 20 Units) per annum.
Cleansing Charge
The Cleansing Charge on a private dwelling is $275.00 ($27.50 x 10 Units) per annum.
The Cleansing Charge on a business premises is $550.00 ($27.50 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 2023/2024 Financial Year and the level of charges adopted for items described in the Revenue Policy is –
| ITEM | CHARGE |
|---|---|
| Special Rate | 0.0001363 cents per $ of rateable value |
|
Minimum Special Rate (Regulation, section 94(10)) |
$249.00 per Assessment |
Pensioner Concession
To provide assistance to pensioners in the Flinders Shire both Council and State subsidies may be available to eligible ratepayers for their principal place of residence.
If you are a ratepayer in the Shire and currently hold a Queensland Pensioner Concession Card or Queensland Repatriation Health Card you may apply to Council for a Rate Concession. Application forms are available on request.