Rates
Request for an Electronic Rates Notice
Your Rate Notice can now be sent directly to your email address. Please note, if you register with this option you will no longer receive hard copies of notices.
To Register please click the link below;
Request Electronic Rate Notice - EzyBill
Rebates, Remissions and Assistance
Rate Remission Policy
As part of the Annual Business Plan, Council has adopted the Rate Remission Policy. This policy is in addition to all other rebates available on Council Rates and applies to some pension concession holders and self-funded retirees (eligibility criteria apply).
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Rate Remission - Primary Production Properties
As part of the Annual Business Plan, Council has adopted the Rate Remission Policy. This policy is in addition to all other rebates available on Council Rates and applies to eligible primary production properties (eligibility criteria apply).
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If you wish to apply for a remission, please click on the link below and read through the policy itself and then complete the application form. Please present the completed application form, along with a valid Concession Card or relevant documentation to the Barmera Office, Barwell Avenue, Barmera, or the Berri Office, 5 Riverview Drive, Berri.
Rate Remission Application Form
Rate Capping Rebate
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Where a ratepayer is levied an increase in general rates greater than 12% a rate cap will be applied to ensure no ratepayer will pay any more than 12% on the previous years general rates for all property categories.
Financial Hardship
The local Government Act permits the Council, on the application of the ratepayer, to partially remit or to postpone rates on the basis of hardship. Where a ratepayer is suffering hardship in paying rates it is recommended to contact the Rates Officer on
Objections
Property Valuations
If you do not agree with your property valuation, you may object to the valuation. If you wish to object, you must lodge it in writing to the State Valuer General’s office within 60 days of service of the 1st quarter rate notice. You must state your grounds for objection and include information to support your application.
For more information on how to object to a property valuation and where to access application forms please visit the Office of the Valuer General.
If your objection is upheld, the Valuer General will notify Council and your rates will be adjusted accordingly.
Please note that you must continue to pay your rates as they fall due whilst your application for objection is being assessed.
Land Use
The Land Use of your property is set based on the predominant use of your property. If your property has multiple uses, your land use will be set as the use that is most predominant. If you believe your land use is incorrect, you may object directly to Council within 60 days of service of the 1st quarter rate notice.
To object, you must complete notify Council on 8582 1922.
Annual Business Plan
Your rates assist Council to deliver a broad range of services back to our community.
The current years services and projects to be undertaken are listed in the Berri Barmera Council's Annual Business Plan, please click on the link below to view;
A summary of Council's annual business plan is sent out with the first rates notice each financial year.
What Councils Do
For more information regarding general Council Rates across South Australian, click on the link below, which will take you through to the Local Government Association of SA website for a comprehensive overview on all matters relating to Council Rates;