Rate Payment Due Dates

Rate Notices are usually forwarded to ratepayers in August each year.

When are Rates due?

If you choose to pay your rates in a single lump sum, you need to pay by 30 September 2009 to avoid any interest penalties. Payment of council rates is by four equal instalments.

If paying by instalments, the four payments are due on or before the following dates:

  • 30 September 2009
  • 30 November 2009
  • 1 March 2010
  • 31 May 2010

Payment Methods

The Surf Coast Shire offers a variety of methods for rate payment. Your rate notice provides details for the following payment options:

  • Direct debit
  • Bpay
  • By credit card
  • By mail
  • By phone via Postbillpay - 13 18 16
  • Internet - via Postbillpay.com
  • In person at the Shire’s Customer Service Centre, Grossmans Road, Torquay, or at Australia Post offices and agencies.