You can apply for a payment plan with weekly, fortnightly, or monthly instalments tailored to your financial capacity. This allows you to spread payments throughout the year.
⚠️ Important:
To be eligible for a formal payment arrangement, the entire outstanding balance must be paid in full within 12 months of the start date.
If your proposed payments do not meet this timeframe, your application will not qualify for a formal arrangement however you may be eligible to apply for financial hardship.
If you meet the 12-month requirement, a formal payment plan:
- Stops penalty interest from accruing while the arrangement is active
- Helps you manage your rate payments without additional charges
If you currently have a payment plan but need to adjust it, you can submit a new application.
How to apply:
What happens next?
- Once submitted, Council will assess your application in accordance with its Property Rate Debt Management Policy (PDF, 317KB)
- You will be contacted to confirm the outcome, or to discuss alternative options
What if you can't pay within 12 months?
If you are unable to meet the 12-month payment requirement, you may be eligible to apply for financial hardship