Council rates are fees levied on the unimproved land value of each parcel of land in the Council area.
These funds go toward providing many essential services to the local area. The majority of Council’s revenue comes from the levying of Rates and Charges.
Rates for the financial year 2022/2023.
Rate Description | Rate in $ | Rate in $ | Minimum or Base Amount | ||
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Ordinary Rates | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||
Residential | 0.0011575 | $690.90 | 0.00090479 | $754.72 | Minimum |
Business | 0.00102607 | $86.26 | 0.00094191 | $94.23 | Base Amount |
Strata Unit Residential | 0.0011575 | $690.90 | 0.00090479 | $754.72 | Minimum |
Strata Unit Business | 0.00102607 | $86.26 | 0.00094191 | $94.23 | Base Amount |
Mixed Residential | 0.00102607 | $690.90 | 0.00090479 | $754.72 | Minimum |
Mixed Business | 0.00102607 | $86.26 | 0.00094191 | $94.23 | Base Amount |
Mixed Residential Strata Unit | 0.00102607 | $690.90 | 0.00090479 | $754.72 | Minimum |
Mixed Business Strata Unit | 0.0011575 | $86.26 | 0.00094191 | $94.23 | Base Amount |
Business Maritime Lease | 0.00102607 | $86.26 | 0.00094191 | $94.23 | Base Amount |
Special Rates for the financial year 2022/2023.
Rate Description | Rate in $ | Rate in $ | Minimum or Base or Ad Valorem Amount | ||
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Rates | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | |||
Special Rates | |||||
Community Facilities - Residential | 0.00003599 | $24.02 | 0.00002833 | $26.24 | Base Amount |
Community Facilities - Business | 0.00003599 | $24.02 | 0.00002833 | $26.24 | Base Amount |
Income raised from the levy of the special rates is expended specifically for that purpose only.
This Special Rate will provide funding for $1.8M of environmental works over 10 years commencing 1/7/2013, and is also applicable to all rateable properties.
Other Infrastructure Special Rate (commenced on 01/07/2013 for a period of 10 years). This special rate will provide Council with $2.5M to undertake the foothpath, kerb and gutter renewal program.
The Community Facilities Special Rate commenced on 01/07/2019.
This special rate will be used to fund a 10 year program of community facilities, which will include upgrades, improvements and new infrastructure to our community buildings, parks, reserves and playgrounds.
Some specific projects will include:
Waste Charges for the financial year 2023/2024.
Waste Charges | 2022/23 Excluding GST | 2023/24 Excluding GST | GST Applies Y/N |
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Domestic Waste Service for full services including Red, Blue, Yellow and Green Bin and 4 x 3m3 Household kerbside collections per financial year | |||
Waste – 80L Bin | $410.00 | $427.22 | N |
Waste – 120L Bin | $599.63 | $624.81 | N |
Waste – 120L Bin 2 Shared (Units Only) | $302.38 | $315.08 | N |
Waste – 240L Bin | $871.25 | $907.84 | N |
Waste – 240L Bin 2 Shared (Units Only) | $435.63 | $453.93 | N |
Waste – 240L Bin 3 Shared (Units Only) | $292.13 | $304.40 | N |
Domestic Waste Service for other services | |||
Waste – Availability Charge (Vacant Land) | $123.00 | $128.17 | N |
Extra Green Waste Service for 240L only | $164.00 | $170.89 | N |
Extra Blue or Yellow Recycling Service for 120L or 240L | $164.00 | $170.89 | N |
Commercial Waste Service for full services including Red, Blue and Yellow Bin | |||
Waste – 120L Bin & Street Bin Service | $1,050.63 | $1,094.76 | N |
Waste – 240L Bin & Street Bin Service | $1,317.13 | $1,372.45 | N |
Waste – 120L Bin (Additional full Service) | $558.63 | $582.09 | N |
Waste – 240L Bin (Additional full Service) | $789.25 | $822.40 | N |
Commercial Waste Service for other services | |||
Waste for Street Bin Service only | $481.75 | $501.98 | N |
Green Waste Service for 240L only | $164.00 | $170.89 | N |
Extra Blue or Yellow Recycling Service for 120L or 240L | $164.00 | $170.89 | N |
Sundry Waste Related Items
Item | 2022/23 inc GST | 2023/24 inc GST |
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Replacement bin | $159 | $166 |
On-demand clean up service per m3 | $123 | $135.50 |
Section 514 of the Local Government Act 1993, requires all rateable land to be placed in one of the following categories – Residential, Business, Farmland or Mining. However, when a property is legally used for both residential and business purposes an application can be made to Council who in turn will make application to the Valuer General’s Department for mixed development factors.
If you are dissatisfied with the category Council has assigned to your property you may at any time lodge an appeal with council to have the category changed. This will need to be done by writing a letter to Council outlining the circumstances in regard to the change of rating category. Section 526 also provides the right of appeal against a Council decision to the Land and Environment Court with 30 days of Council’s declaration.
Rates instalments not paid in full by the due date will be subject to daily interest as in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 at the interest rate approved by the Minister for Local Government annually.
Overdue rates may also be subject to recovery proceedings by Council & may incur recovery costs. Should you be having difficulty paying your rates by the due date please contact Council’s Rates Department.
If the mailing address is different to that which is listed on your rates notice please contact Council’s Rates Department in writing as soon as possible.
Notification may be made by fax, post, email or in person at Council’s offices we cannot however accept change of address by phone.
Change of Address formThe land values assigned for rating purposes are supplied by the Valuer General’s Office. These valuations are made every 3 years (approximately).
Any objections or appeals regarding the valuation of the land value must be directed to the Valuer General of New South Wales. Whether or not an objection is pending, the rates levied must be paid by the due date indicated on the front of your Rate Notice.
Certain land is exempt from rating (referred to as “Non-Rateable Land”).
In order to be eligible for exemption from rating (Non-Rateable Land) your parcel of land must be one of the following categories, as stipulated in the Local Government Act, 1993, they include;
You may apply to have your property exempt from rating, or appeal Council’s decision, in the Land and Environment Court.
Further information regarding non-rateable land may be obtained from the Council’s Rates Department on (02) 9879 9435.
To become an eligible pensioner you must be liable for the rates and charges on a property.
This property will need to be your sole or principal residence, and you must have a current pensioner concession card.
A valid pensioner concession card will need to be issued by either Centrelink or under the following circumstances by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs:
Please Note:
If you start receiving a pension after the commencement of a quarterly billing period and you meet the above conditions, you can claim a rebate from the start of the next quarterly billing period.
If you cease to qualify as an eligible pensioner, you will not be entitled to receive a rebate after the end of the quarterly billing period in which you ceased to be eligible. Therefore, if you were granted a pensioner rebate in advance that you are no longer entitled to, it will be charged back to your rate account for the period pertaining to your ineligibility.
Please contact the Council on 9879 9435 immediately if your eligibility changes.
Applications may be made in person at Council’s Offices in Town Hall 22 Alexandra St Hunters Hill. Councils officers will need to sight your Pensioner Concession Card so please have it with you.
Solicitors, real estate agents and members of the public may make an application for a certificate accompanied by the approved fee.
There is a statutory fee of $95.00 for 2023/24 financial year, payable for each Section 603 certificate. GST is not applicable.
The certificate may be ordered through the mail or at Council’s front counter.
The usual processing time for a Section 603 certificate is 2-3 working days from the date of payment and receipt.
An application for a 603 certificate is available in the Rates Forms Section or by following the link below.
For every property transaction you make, you need to think about tax implications. To help you to determine property related GST obligations, refer to the GST and Property Guide on the Australian Taxation Office website.
22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110
PO Box 21, Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Tel: (02) 9879 9400
E: customerservice@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
ABN: 75 570 316 011
We acknowledge that The Wallumedegal people of the Eora Nation are the Traditional Custodians of this land.