Rates And Valuations
The payment of rates and charges to Urana Shire Council can be managed in different ways to suit individual requirements.
Payment of Rates and Charges in Full
To pay the full amount due on rates and charges without incurring interest, the total amount due must be paid in full by 31 August each year.
Quarterly Instalments
Rates and charges may be paid by making quarterly instalments. If choosing this option payments must be received by the following dates:
31 August, 30 November, 28 February, 31 May
Interest on Outstanding Rates
Interest will be accrued and charged on a daily basis on all rates and charges not paid by the due date.
Pensioner Rebates
Pensioner rebates are available and granted to current pensioner concession card holders providing Council holds a completed Pensioner Concession Application Form.
If you have not completed the application form, or are a new pensioner, these forms are available from Council. You may also need to confirm your eligibility status by providing a current Pensioner Entitlement Card in person when making a payment at Council’s Office or by forwarding a photocopy of the Card which has been certified by a Justice of the Peace.
Please note current concession card details will need to be validated via Centrelink’s Pensioner Confirmation Service.
Further information about pensioner rebates is available by contacting Council on (02) 6930-9100 during business or click here if you would prefer to email your enquiry.
How to pay your rates
- In person at Council’s office – 30-32 William Street, Urana
- By mail addressed to Urana Shire Council, P.O. Box 55, Urana NSW 2645
- By Internet Banking direct to Council’s Bank Account (Direct Deposit)
- Contact Council on (02) 6930-9100 if you wish to pay your rates by Direct Deposit.
Change of Address or Ownership
Change of address or property ownership details should be notified to Council promptly ensuring Council can communicate directly and effectively with property owners.
Failure to advise change of ownership or address may result in penalties such as interest charges being levied.
For more information or to advise changes please contact Council on (02) 6930 9100.
An Important Message about Privacy
All information, including personal information, collected by the Urana Shire Council is protected by the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.
Information collected by Council will be used for Council purposes only. This information will help the Council administer the Local Government Act 1993 and associated legislation.
Information collected by Council may be passed on only to third parties authorised by law to receive it. |