Rate Notices
Effective 1 July 2024, rate notices will issue half yearly. The rate notice includes general rates and utility charges such as but not limited to water, sewerage, garbage and water consumption charges.
Rate notices are due and payable within 31 days of issue. The rate of interest to be charged on overdue rates and charges is 12% compound interest, charged on daily rests. Council will impose interest on rates and charges from the day they become overdue.
| Rate Period |
Issue Date (approx.) |
Due Date (approx.) |
| 1 July to 31 December |
August |
September |
| 1 January to 30 June |
February |
March |
Issue dates and due dates vary every financial year. It is the responsibility of the ratepayer to check and pay in full by the due date.
Did you know you can pay your Rates throughout the year?
To avoid a lump sum payment, why not make periodic payments in advance? You can make weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments using payment methods listed below to divide your yearly amount into smaller, more manageable amounts to make payment easier. Any payments in advance will show as a credit balance on your next rate notice.
Payment Options
You can make rate payments using one of the following payment options:
Unable to pay your rates notice by the due date?
If you are unable to pay your rates in full by the due date, Council does offer payment plan options. You will need to complete a Payment Plan Application(PDF, 153KB) and submit to Council for assessment. If you require assistance completing the application form, please contact Customer Service. You will be charged 12% compound interest on any overdue daily balance, but making frequent part payments will minimise interest charges.
Recovery Services - Collection House
Burdekin Shire Council has partnered with Collection House as a reliable third party debt collection agency.
Collection House’s core business is providing debt collection, receivables management and legal services. They are a public company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Collection House focuses on maintaining the highest ethical standards and a strong culture of compliance.
If you have been contacted by Collection House please coordinate your recovery directly with them.
Transfer of Funds Request Form
If you have used an incorrect bank reference code and accidently paid money to an incorrect property or an animal notice please complete the below form and submit to Council with proof of payment.
Transfer of Funds Request Form
Refund Request Form
If your property is in credit and you are wanting the money refunded, please complete the below form and submit to Council with proof of payment.
Refund Request Form