Find all the information you need about rates payments in Benalla Rural City. Explore payment options, due dates, and methods to conveniently manage your rates responsibilities.
Rates Payments
Rates Payments
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Rates Payments
Paying your rates is an important part of supporting the services and infrastructure that keep our community thriviPaying your rates is an important part of supporting the services and infrastructure that keep our community thriving. At Benalla Rural City Council, we understand that everyone’s financial situation is unique, which is why we offer flexible payment options to make managing your rates easier. Whether you prefer to pay in instalments or set up a regular payment plan, we’re here to help. If you’re finding it difficult to meet your payments, don’t worry—there are solutions available, and we encourage you to reach out for support.
Property owners are required to pay their rates, charges and levy by four instalments. Instalments are due by:
First Instalment – 30 September
Second Instalment – 30 November
Third Instalment – 28 February
Fourth Instalment – 31 May
Payments can be made at any time before the due date.
Payment plans can be made on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Direct debit facilities are available. Payment plans must ensure that sufficient payments are made to clear each instalment by the due date. Penalty interest applies to late payments.
Payment Methods
You can pay your rates via:
- BPAY
- Australia Post (present your rates notice)
- Phone (call 13 18 16)
- Internet (postbillpay.com.au)
- Mail (cheque made payable to Benalla Rural City Council and sent to: PO Box 227, BENALLA VIC 3671)
- In person at the Customer Service Centre
- Direct Debit (download the Direct Debit Request(PDF, 230KB) insert form)
Penalty Interest
Council rates and the Victorian Government’s Fire Services Property Levy are charges to your property. Unless these charges are paid by the due date, they will bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum. Interest on arrears accrues on a daily basis until the charges are paid in full. Interest on current year rates accrues from the instalment due date until the date of payment.
Sections 27 and 28 of the Fire Services Property Levy Act 2012 allow for applications to waive or defer payment. Concessions are available.
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