Rates are due on the last Wednesday of every quarter:
- 4 September 2009
- 25 November 2009
- 24 February 2010
- 26 May 2010
Payments can be made by:
- Direct Debit
- Automatic payment
- Internet banking
- Cheque
- Cash
- Eftpos
To set up Direct Debits, Automatic payments or to use Internet banking, we have forms with the relevant information here.
For any further enquiries regarding rates please contact the Council office on (06) 765 6099 and ask for our Rates Officer.
To learn more about Rates Rebates, please click here.
HOW MUCH ARE MY RATES?
You can contact us to find out how much your rates are, or search on Taranaki Regional Xplorer.
REGIONAL COUNCIL RATES
The Stratford District Council has an agreement with the Taranaki Regional Council to collect rates on the TRC’s behalf.
The Stratford District Council's role in this matter is a collection agency only. If you have any queries regarding the Regional Council rate or service please direct them to:
Taranaki Regional Council
Private Bag 713
Stratford
Phone: 06 765 7127
Fax: 06 765 5097
www.trc.govt.nz
PENALTIES
Pursuant to Section 57 and 58 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 the following penalties on unpaid rates will be applied:
A charge of 10% on so much of any instalment that has been assessed after 1 July and which remains unpaid after the due date for that instalment.
A charge of 10% on so much of any rates levied before 1 July which remain unpaid on 10 July or such later date as required under Section 58 (1)(b)(ii).
A continuing additional penalty of 10% on so much of any rates levied before 1 July which remain unpaid six months after the previous penalty was added.
Penalties imposed are exempt from GST.
Ratepayers are reminded that payments must be received in the Council Office by 4:30pm on the final payment date.
Stratford District Council takes no responsibility for delays in the mail service or for the circumstances beyond council's control.
The Rates Rebate Scheme was established in 1973 to provide a subsidy to low-income homeowners on the cost of their rates. The Government is increasing the rates rebate thresholds – more people than ever before will be eligible for the rebate.
The following changes come into effect from 1 July 2009:
Maximum rebate increased from $530 to $550
Income threshold increased to $21,910
The additional income allowance for dependants will remain $500 per dependant.
This means the income threshold for a full rates rebate for the 2009/10 year is $21,910 and is increased by $500 for each dependant in the household.
Homeowners can apply for the new rebate from 1 July 2009, for the 2009/10 rating year. The closing date for applications is 30 June 2010.
WHERE CAN YOU GET A RATES REBATE APPLICATION FORM?
You can download one by clicking the link below.
Rates Rebate application form (178kb)
You can visit the Council office on Miranda Street, Stratford.
Or you can visit this website www.ratesrebates.govt.nz.
