Council rates, what they are and how your money is spent

COUNCIL BUDGET... This chart shows how every dollar is allocated to providing services to our community. Source: https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/rates-finance-property/finance/budget

COUNCIL rates play a crucial role in funding the Greater Shepparton City Council’s essential services and infrastructure for the community. The amount each property owner contributes is based on their property’s value, and the council determines the total revenue needed from these rates as part of their annual budget.

Your council rate notification is comprised of the following charges:

General Rates: Calculated from property values.

Administrative Charges: For managing rates and associated services.

Kerbside Service Charges: For waste collection and recycling services.

Fire Services Property Levy: A state government levy collected via council rates to support emergency services.

Right is a graphic explaining how your rates are spent by Council.

COUNCIL BUDGET… This chart shows how every dollar is allocated to providing services to our community. Source: https://greatershepparton.com.au/council/rates-finance-property/finance/budget