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 $980.00 ($98.00 x 10 Units) per annum, representing an allocation of 1,200,000 litres per year.
Meters are read two times during the year. Excess Water used during the 2024/2025 year will be charged at $1.28 per 1,000 litres.
Sewerage Charge
The Sewerage Charge on a private dwelling is $810.00 ($81.00 x 10 Units) per annum.
The Sewerage Charge on business premises is $1620.00 ($81.00 x 20 Units) per annum.
Cleansing Charge
The Cleansing Charge on a private dwelling is $285.00 ($28.50 x 10 Units) per annum.
The Cleansing Charge on a business premises is $570.00 ($28.50 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 2024/2025 Financial Year, and the level of charges adopted for items described in the Revenue Policy is –
| ITEM | CHARGE |
|---|---|
| Special Rate | 0.0001416 cents per $ of rateable value |
|
Minimum Special Rate |
$258.50 per Assessment |
Pensioner Concession
To assist pensioners in the Flinders Shire, both Council and State subsidies may be available to eligible ratepayers at their principal 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.