2018-2019 KEY RATING INFORMATION - MAKING AND LEVYING OF RATES - Livingstone Shire Council
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2018-2019 KEY RATING INFORMATION MAKING AND LEVYING OF RATES In accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012, the categories identifiers of rateable land within the boundaries of the Livingstone Shire Council area have been determined by Council and are set out in the Differential General Rates Information. Land use codes supplied by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines are used to assist in determining the rating categories. For more information regarding rates, fees and charges, visit http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/159/Rates-Fees-and-Charges to access the Revenue Statement for all rates and charges applicable. GENERAL RATE This is determined using the property’s rating category (refer table – Differential General Rates below) which reflects the principal use of the land, in conjunction with the rateable value of the property. SPECIAL RATES AND CHARGES Special rates and charges are sometimes levied by Council to fund services or facilities that will especially benefit the owners of properties in a specific area. These are charged for a set number of years and revenue raised from these rates will only be used to fund the implementation program for the specific services, facilities or activities specified. Discount in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 will not apply to this charge. For more information regarding rates, fees and charges, visit http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/159/Rates-Fees-and-Charges to access the Revenue Statement for special rates and charges in your area. WATER ACCESS Water access charges refers to the provision of water to a property. It also covers the costs of maintenance and operation of the water system including the water treatment plant and infrastructure. For more information regarding water and sewerage services visit http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/139/Water-and-Sewerage SEWERAGE CHARGE The charge of sewerage is set to recover all of the costs associated with the provision of sewerage reticulation services provided by Council. The annual charge per residence is $796.00 or per connection for flats/units, commercial or other premises. A vacant land charge is also levied for properties in the declared sewerage area. For more information regarding water and sewerage services visit http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/139/Water- and-Sewerage
WASTE AND RECYCLING CHARGE/LEVY Domestic waste and recycle charges are based on the number of bins at the property. The Commercial levy is charged per bin per collection. The annual domestic waste and recycling charge is $491.00. Charges may differ in some locations due to the type of service. For more information regarding waste and recycling services visit http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/138/Waste-Recycling ROAD NETWORK CHARGE - $548.00 The annual road network charge is levied in order to defray part of the cost of maintaining the road network within the region. This charge is levied equally to all rateable properties, including vacant land. Discount in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 will not apply to this charge. NATURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHARGE - $65.00 This annual charge is used to defray part of the cost of formulating and implementing initiatives for environmental protection, enhancement and conservation. This charge is levied equally to all rateable properties, including vacant land. Discount in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 will not apply to this charge. DISASTER RESPONSE CHARGE $20.00 This is a charge will assist in the support of the State Emergency Services including ongoing cost of maintenance of facilities and emergency equipment so vital for our volunteers to assist in the community. Secondly, provide mitigation strategies based on hazards and risks from disasters in the Livingstone Shire Area as well as provide funding to recover from disaster events that impact our Shire. This charge will be levied equally on all rateable land within the Livingstone Shire Council area. Discount in accordance with section 130 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 will not apply to this charge. RURAL FIRE LEVY This is a special charge that Council collects on behalf of rural fire brigades to fund their services, facilities and activities. For more information visit www.livingstone.qld.gov.au Refer to the rates and charges table through under the Council tab – Publications – Rates, Fees and Charges link. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FIRE AND RESCUE LEVY A compulsory charge collected by Council on behalf of the State Government to fund emergency services and to help support and rebuild communities devastated by emergencies such as floods, cyclones, fires and accidents. The levy applies to each individual lot except where lots are used as a bona-fide primary producing land. More than one levy may appear on a rates notice that is for multiple lots.
DISCOUNTS
10% discount is given to ratepayers who pay the full amount of their rates (including
arrears) by the due date detailed on the Rates Notice.
The rates discount entitlement will not be affected by the non-payment of Emergency
Management Levy or non-Rates/Utility charges.
Where payment is by mail, Council will allow discount where the envelope containing the
payment has been postmarked on or before the expiry date. In all other cases, discount will
not be allowed under any circumstances unless the amount due is received by the Council
or it’s Collection Agents by the due date.
• Discount does not apply to Emergency and Fire Levies, Special Charges, Separate
Charges or Water Consumption Charges.
INTEREST
In accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012, overdue rates will bear interest
at the rate of seven (7) percent per annum compounded monthly, to be calculated from the
end of the financial half year in which they fall due and charged at the end of each month or
at such other time as required for the issuing of statutory notices.
REMISSIONS
Pensioners can receive a discount of up to $480 per year on their rates. This is a
combination of a discount provided by the State Government ($200) and Council ($280)
*Seniors card does not apply.
An application will need to be lodged by pensioners as soon as they become eligible and
receive their entitlement card, or by existing pensioners who receive a new entitlement card
at any time, or who change their principal place of residence, or purchase a home for the
first time.
The application must be made in writing using the approved form and copy of Pension
Card/s, forms are available from Council's Customer Service Centre or from Council’s
website http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/DocumentCenter/Home/View/404
Pensioners who have already lodged an application will, under normal circumstances, not be
required to apply again in the future years.CONCESSIONAL VALUATIONS
Some rates assessments are in receipt of a concessional valuation as the land may qualify
for a discounted valuation pursuant to section 50 of the Land Valuation Act 2010. If you
have purchased land from a developer, the land may have qualified for this concession and
have been rated on the reduced valuation in the general rating category that they would
normally be situated in. A supplementary notice will be issued for the adjustment processed
from the concessional valuation to a full valuation.
SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGES
A supplementary rate or charge occurs when there are changes to valuations and/or
services available to a property. The charges are usually calculated on a pro-rata basis from
the date the change takes effect.
Examples can be:
o Where a change in the rating occurs resulting from a final being processed for the
completion of a structure, and the land will be amended from vacant to a dwelling or
residential homesite.
o Additional waste services requested.
o Sales of land from developer and an increase will occur in the valuation.
OBJECTIONS AGAINST CATEGORISATION
Owners of rateable land have the right to object to the category that their land is included in.
All objections must be lodged on the approved form within 30 days of the date of the issue of
the rates notice. Rates must still be paid by the due date until the notice of objection is
assessed. Adjustments will be applied if an objection is successful. Property valuation
enquiries should be directed to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines. For more
information visit http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/DocumentCenter/Home/View/1136 to
access the application form and Council’s Revenue Statement for details.
PROPOSED RATES SCHEDULE
Rates are levied half yearly and generally notices issue in January and August each year.
Water consumption is levied quarterly and generally notices issue in January, April, August
and November each year.
ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF RATE NOTICES
Livingstone Shire Council has gone green! To receive your Rates and/or Water
correspondence electronically, go to http://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/emailnoticesONLINE SERVICES
Livingstone Shire’s Online Services is available 24/7 for your convenience. You can lodge
and monitor your own Customer Service Requests, make payments (general rates, water
consumption, sundry debtors, infringements, licences, animal registrations & renewals),
lodge applications, check your account balances and more. Go to:
www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/onlineservices
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Requests for change of address must be by way of a specific request from the owner, either
in writing or by phoning Council's Customer Service Centre on 1300 790 919. A note on a
remittance advice is not sufficient. For your convenience a Change of Postal Address
Request is available through Council’s online services, visit
https://mpathway.livingstone.qld.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/CustomerService/Custo
merServiceType.aspx?CustomerRequestId=559
OVERDUE RATES AND WATER AND INTEREST
Rates, Water Charges & Fire Levy must be paid by the due date. Action for the collection of
overdue rates and water charges commences following that date. Compound interest will be
charged monthly at the rate of 7% per annum on all overdue rates and charges. Interest will
not accrue on current period charges.
PAYMENT METHODS
Payments On Line - this facility is available for making rates and water payments by using
online services: www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/onlineservices
In Person - Payments can be made at Council's Customer Service Centres from Monday to
Friday. EFTPOS is available for your convenience and credit cards (excluding Diners &
American Express) are accepted if paying in person.
The Customer Service Centres are located at (Town Hall) 25 Normanby Street,
Yeppoon and (Library) 7-9 Hill Street, Emu Park. They are open from 8.30am to
4.30pm.
Through Mail - Make cheque or money order payable to Livingstone Shire Council, cross
"Not Negotiable" and mail to: (Post-dated cheques are not acceptable)
Livingstone Shire Council
PO Box 2292
YEPPOON QLD 4703BPay - Telephone & Internet Banking - Call your bank or financial institution to make this
payment from your cheque, savings, debit, credit card (except Diners and American
Express) or transaction account. More information can be found at: www.bpay.com.au
Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518.
o When making rate payments please use Council's Biller Code Number of 130328
and your 7 digit assessment number (excluding the decimal point) that appears on
the letter and the amount you wish to pay.
o When making water payments please use Council's Biller Code Number of 130336
and your 7 digit assessment number (excluding the decimal point) that appears on
the letter and the amount you wish to pay.
BPOINT Phone - Call 1300 276 468 (or from outside Australia call +61 294 235 551) any
time to pay with MasterCard or Visa.
BPOINT Internet - Visit
https://mpathway.livingstone.qld.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/Payments/PaymentType
s.aspx and follow the links to online services to pay with MasterCard or Visa.
o When making rate payments please use Council's Biller Code Number of 130328
and your 7 digit assessment number (excluding the decimal point) that appears on
the letter and the amount you wish to pay.
o When making water payments please use Council's Biller Code Number of 130336
and your 7 digit assessment number (excluding the decimal point) that appears on
the letter and the amount you wish to pay.
BPay View – Now you can have bills and statements sent straight to your online or mobile
bank. So you can view, pay and store bills securely with the convenience of your online
internet banking. To register, log into your online banking account, select BPAY View and
use the biller code listed for Livingstone Council Rates or Water to receive that future bill
online. and American Express) at any Post Office in Australia. You must present your notice
when paying. Payments can also be made by phoning 13 18 16 or go to
www.postbillpay.com.au
Direct Debits - this facility is available for making rates and water payments. Please contact
Council's Customer Service Centre on 1300 790 919 for further information or by registering
as an online user and complete a direct debit request, see
https://mpathway.livingstone.qld.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/CustomerService/Custo
merServiceType.aspx
Australia Post - Payments can be made by cash, cheque or credit card (except Diners.Annual
General Rate
MinimumG
No. Category 2018/2019 Differential General Rates - Description (cents in the $ of
eneral
Rateable Value)
Rate ($)
L1 Commercial/ Light industry $400,000. 1.9578 1,317
Retail Warehouse, Business/Shopping
L2 Lands where the dominant use or intended use is a retail warehouse, business/shopping complex or outdoor sales with an area >400m2. 2.0929 4,000
Complex, Outdoor Sales
Major shopping centres with a floor area
L2A Lands where the dominant use or intended use is a major shopping centre with onsite parking and a floor area of 0 – 10,000 sqm. 2.4591 27,810
0 – 10,000 sqm
Major shopping centres with a floor area
L2B Lands where the dominant use or intended use is a major shopping centre with onsite parking and a floor area greater than 10,001 – 50,000 sqm. 3.1536 213,530
10,001 - 50,000 sqm
L3 Heavy and noxious industry Lands on the mainland where the purpose of use or intended use is a fuel dump or storage and oil refinery, heavy or general industry, or industry which emanates offensive noise, odour and dust and includes abattoirs. 2.5187 2,948
L4 Island commercial / industrial Lands on the islands where the dominant use or intended use is commercial or light industrial. 1.5114 2,000
L5 Extractive Lands on the mainland where the purpose of use or intended use extracts minerals or other substances from the ground or other environments including related activities. 6.7175 3,715
L6 Other Rural Lands where the use or intended use is non-residential rural, agricultural or farming purposes. 1.2296 1,361
L6A Beef Cattle Production 1 Lands where the use or intended use is Cattle Breeding, Grazing or Fattening and the rateable valuation is $1,000,000. 1.1133 14,546
All lands where the dominant purpose for which it is used or intended for use is that of Accommodation – Tourist Facilities and:-
Major tourism/ a) The land is used or intended for use commercially for that purpose; and
L8 2.7832 147,289
accommodation facilities b) The land is greater than 5ha. in area; and
c) The accommodation capacity is greater than 100 rooms.
Residential 1 - Owner Occupied/Vacant
L9 Lands where the dominant use or intended use is residential purposes, Owner Occupied or Vacant Land, and the rateable valuation is $1,000,000. 0.7654 8,190
Large Residential 1- Owner Lands, Owner Occupied or Vacant Land, used or intended for use for residential purposes, with a rateable valuationYou can also read
