The rates and charges for the 2024/2025 financial year have now been adopted and you should receive your demand in the mail approximately 2nd Week of August 2024. If you have not received your notice by this date, please contact the Oatlands Office.
Click here to download a copy of the Rates Resolution
Click here to download the Rates and Charges Policy
The rates and charges are payable by four equal instalments with the amount of any arrears from previous years being added to and payable with the first instalment.
Rates Forms and Information
General Rates and Services Calculations
The General rate for 2023/2024 went up by 6.9% in accordance with the Tasmanian March Quarter CPI.
The Fire levy is determined by the State Fire Commission.
The Waste Management & Garbage Charges were based off forecasted expenses for the annual operation of these services.
Instalments
- First instalment: 30 days from date of notice
- Second instalment: 29th November 2024 by 4:30pm
- Third instalment: 31st January 2025 by 4:30pm
- Fourth instalment: 31st March 2025 by 4:30pm
Where a ratepayer elects to enter into an arrangement to pay the current rates and charges by monthly, fortnightly, or weekly instalments via one of the electronic payment options (including direct debit), then the instalment amounts will be calculated to settle the debt by 30th June 2025. Interest will not be applied on any of the 2024-25 rates and charges at the relevant date, provided that the instalment arrangements are adhered to. In the event of default, interest is to be calculated on the outstanding amounts.
Late Payments
Instalment Penalty
A penalty of 5% applies to any rate or charge that is not paid on or before the date it falls due.
Interest Penalty
In addition to the penalty, interest under section 128 of the Local Government Act 1993 will be charged at the rate of 6.8% per annum.
Discount
A discount of 2% will apply to all rates and charges for 2024/2025, which are paid in full within 30 days after the date of issue. This is the due date of the first instalment. This discount is not applicable to rates and charges which are paid in instalments.
Pensioner Remissions
To be eligible for a Pension remission, Pensioners must be the holder of a Pension or Health Care Card and the property you are claiming the remission for, must be your Principal Place of Residence as at 1st July 2024
Eligible pensioners are advised that they have until the 31st of March 2025 to apply for a remission on the 2024/2025 rates and charges. This only applies where the remission has not already been calculated and deducted from the rate notice.
Maximum remission: $379 for those pensioners that are also a customer of TasWater (Water and Sewerage Corporation) and $559 for those pensioners who are not a customer of TasWater (Water and Sewerage Corporation).
Click Here to download a Pension Remission Form
How Rates are Calculated
Southern Midlands Council uses a property’s Assessed Annual Value (AAV) as provided by the Office of the Valuer General. If you want to find out more about property valuations Click Here
Council then multiplies a property’s AAV with a cents-in-the-dollar figure determined by Council for each type of rate.
For example a property might have an AAV of 12,000 and Council determines that the general rate for the year will be 6.62 cents in the dollar. This property would then be charged $794.40 for its General rate (12000 x .0662).
General Rates
This charge covers a variety of services including:
- roads, footpaths and kerbing
- parks and gardens
- planning
- immunisation
- community halls
- community activities
- administration
REVALUATION RATE
The Revaluation Rate is levied to cover the cost of the periodical full revaluation of the municipality by the Valuer General. If you want to find out more about property valuation Click Here
Fire Levy Rate
The Fire levy is collected on behalf of the State Fire Commission (this is not Council owned or operated).
Waste Bin charges
Council charges a flat rate for garbage wheelie bins and recycling wheelie bins. Find out more about Council’s waste services.
All Council rates are GST exempt except for waste bins on Commercial properties.
How is my Property Valued?
The Office of the Valuer General has the responsibility of the direction, control and management of the valuation of land and property in accordance with the Valuation of Land Act 2001
- Your property will be revalued when:
- A new building has been erected
- An existing building has been changed
- An addition to the property, like a swimming pool or fence has been made. Land boundaries are changed
Properties are amalgamated or separated
In addition, your property is revalued every two years to be more closely aligned to the current market value of a property. This is called a Valuation Adjustment Factor.
All properties also receive a full revaluation every seven years. The next full revelation of the Southern Midlands Municipality is due in 2029.
If You Disagree with the Valuation Provided
If you wish to discuss your valuation as shown on your notice, please contact the Office of the Valuer General who provided your valuation.
If you wish to discuss other information or details on your Notice of Valuation, contact the Office of the Valuer-General on 03 6165 4444 or email OVG@nre.tas.gov.au
If you wish to object to your Statutory Valuation, Click Here and you will be redirected to the Office of the Valuer General where you will find information about grounds for objection. How to make and objection and to lodge an objection
