Gladstone Regional Council, like every Local Government in Queensland, gains the bulk of its operating budget revenue through general rates and service charges. General rates are essentially a tax on property and are based on land valuations. Service charges are levied on properties that receive a specific service.
The revenue generated by general rates and service charges allows Council to maintain and operate existing infrastructure and services and provide for new capital projects.
Rates notices will be issued on September 05, 2012 with payment due by October 05, 2012 to attract a 10% discount.
A 5% discount is available for those who pay in full between October 6 and November 5, 2012.
People who choose to pay at the Gladstone administration centre in Goondoon Street can opt to use a quick payment service by deposting a check in the shute provided.
Property owners who experience difficulty meeting their rate payments should contact Council immediately to ensure a payment agreement can be negotiated.
To access Council's instalment payment scheme, ratepayers fill out the form on the back of their rates notice and return it to their local Council office.
Ratepayers should also be aware that their water rates for the previous six months will also be included in their rates figures.
Several payment methods are available to property owners including BPAY, POSTbillpay, in person at Council offices, by mail or by credit card.
Ratepayers are advised to make BPAY or POSTbillpay payments at least two days prior to the discount deadline to ensure Council receives the payment in time.
More details about payment options are included on the back of rates notices or by visiting our Payments Options page (click here to be redirected).
Your rates notice should have been accompanied by an information booklet detailing important rates information including a 2012-2013 Guide to the Budget, Council expenditure and pensioner rebates. These documents are also available on our Payment Options page (click here to be redirected).
For more information or assistance with your rates notice, contact Council on 4976 6999 or visit Council's website at www.gladstone.qld.gov.au and follow the 'Finance' link under 'About Council'.
Media Releases relating to rates
Sept 2011 - Time running short to get September 9 rates discount deadline (view media release)
August 2011 - Rates notices arrive in mail boxes around region (view media release)
Budget
Budget 2011-2012
Mayor's Budget Report
Fees and Charges
Fees and Charges Information
Rates
Your Rates Explained Booklet
Payment Options
Payment Options
Pension Remission Form
Pension Remission Form
Change of Address
We cannot change your address over the phone, as it is a legal document and requires the signature of the landowner. If you have changed address or postal details, please complete the relevant form below and return to us via post or fax.
Change of Address Form
Search Requests
Search Request Form
