Land Valuations
The land values assigned for rating purposes are supplied by the Valuer General's Office. These valuations are made every three years (approximately).
Appeals Against Land Valuations
Any objections or appeals regarding the valuation of the land value must be directed to the Valuer General's Office. Whether or not an objection is pending, the rates levied must be paid by the due date indicated on the front of your Rate Notice.
[ Click here ] to visit the land valuation section of the NSW Department of Lands web site.
Land Exempt from Rates
Certain land is exempt from rating (referred to as Non-Rateable Land).
In order to be eligible for exemption from rating (Non-Rateable Land) your parcel of land must be one of the following categories, as stipulated in the Local Government Act, 1993. They include:
- Churches
- Minister's residences
- Schools
- Public Land
- Hospitals
- Land owned and used by Public Charities and certain other land as provided in the provisions of the Section 555 of the Local Government Act, 1993.
You may apply to have your property exempt from rating, or appeal Council's decision, in the Land and Environment Court.
Further information regarding non-rateable land may be obtained from Council's Revenue and Recovery Department on (02) 66702400.
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