A 74 per cent increase in the NSW Valuer General's land valuations is the average across the Central Coast, according to Administrator Rik Hart. But that doesn’t mean your rates will rise by that amount. Rates overall will rise by an average of 3.8 per cent. What’s that mean for you? If your NSW Valuer General’s increase is less than 74 per cent, you can expect your … [Read more...] about Land valuation increased by 74 per cent on average
Rates
Calculate your rates
Council has confirmed its ad valorem rates in the draft operational plan for next financial year are correct. Here is council's explanation for how to calculate your rates based on the new 2022 land valuations sent out this week from the NSW Valuer General. "The Ad Valorem rate (estimate) as published in the 2023/24 Draft Operational Plan will be applied to the land values … [Read more...] about Calculate your rates
Ratepayers increase coffers by almost $50M
During August, Council’s total cash and investments increased by $49.11M from $629.02M to $678.13M. The increase during August was primarily due to Annual Rates levied during July with first instalment received in August 2022. The rates update is part of the Council's financial statements which will be tabled at the September 27 meeting. … [Read more...] about Ratepayers increase coffers by almost $50M
Flood victims get extra 8 weeks to pay rates
About 1000 flood affected property owners will get an extra eight weeks to pay their rates without being charged interest. Council is offering an extra two months free of interest to those residents with properties listed under the SES rapid damage assessment. Council received the necessary data on eligible properties from the Rapid Damage Assessment process . It will … [Read more...] about Flood victims get extra 8 weeks to pay rates
Rates set: June 28 meeting highlights
Below is an edited version of the June 28, 2022 ordinary meeting of Council-under-administration - taken from 18 facebook posts I wrote and uploaded that night as the meeting happened. - Merilyn Rates set for financial year 2022-2023 Administrator adopts the ordinary rates, special rates, and waste management annual charges for the 2022-2023 rating year. Ordinary rates to … [Read more...] about Rates set: June 28 meeting highlights
