Rates
Rates for the Balonne Shire are issued in two moieties each financial year. Ratepayers usually receive their half yearly notices in August and February and have at least 30 days to pay their rates to receive the full discount offered by Council. To update your address for service of notices please fill out this form and return it to the Council Office.
Change of Address for Service of Notices
Discounts and Pensioner Rebates
Discounts are allowed for early payment as detailed on your rates notice. The full amount including any rate arrears and interest must be paid on or before the discount expiry date to receive the discount. Electronic payments processed after the nominated Payment Cut-off Time on the due date by your financial institution or bill payment service will not be eligible to receive a discount. Rebates are also available for pensioners. To apply for a Pensioner Rate Remission please complete the following forms and return them to the Council Office.
Payment Options
Rates can be paid by cheque, money order, BPAY, Mastercard, Visa, EFTPOS, or cash at the Council Office. Details of payment options are available here. You can also pay your rates in advance and/or by instalments at any time. Many people find this helpful when budgeting for their commitments.
If you are having difficulty in paying your rates, please contact the Rates Department. Balonne Shire Council is always willing to work with ratepayers towards a reasonable arrangement for the settlement of rates. To apply to pay your rates by instalments please complete the following form and bring it in to the Council Office. Please note a fresh application is required for each issue of Council rates.
Rates Searches
Requests for rates searches must be made in writing to Council's Office or by email to council@balonne.qld.gov.au. Information on rates search charges is available in Council's Register of Regulatory Fees and Listing of Commercial Charges. Water meter readings attract additional charges also detailed in the register.
If you require any information not included above or have any other queries please contact Council's Rates Clerk on (07) 4620 8888.
