Rates Postponement Due to Drought
In recognition of properties experiencing adverse conditions (such as drought), special circumstances can be enacted by the Council where impacted ratepayers can apply for a twelve (12) month postponement of Council rates without incurring fines and interest.
Ratepayers who are in arrears on their rates at the time that they make an application must enter into a payment arrangement with the Council for the repayment of amounts in arrears before a postponement is granted. The following year/s the ratepayers can enter into a payment agreement without incurring fines and interest for up to twenty-four (24) months.
Applications for Rates Postponement due to drought impacts are currently closed. Ratepayers experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact Council on 1300 785 277 to discuss your options.
- Apply to Postpone Rates - Primary Production Properties Apply to Postpone Rates - Primary Production Properties
- Apply to Postpone Rates - Industries & Individuals Supporting Primary Production Apply to Postpone Rates - Industries & Individuals Supporting Primary Production
If your property is classified Primary Production under Council’s rating policy, you may be eligible for a twelve (12) month postponement of rates.
To complete an application you will need to provide:
- Your full name, property address and contact details
- The assessment number(s) from your rates notice
Applications for Rates Postponement due to drought impacts are currently closed.
If your property is outside the Primary Production rating category and you support or are connected to Primary Production within the Coorong District Council, under Council’s rating policy, you may be eligible for a twelve (12) month postponement of rates.
To complete an application you will need to provide:
- Your full name, property address and contact details
- The assessment number(s) from your rates notice
Applications for Rates Postponement due to drought impacts are currently closed.
Following Postponement Period
At the conclusion of your approved postponement period you will need to arrange one of the following:
- Payment of the postponed rates (in full or in part) by the required date; or
- Enter into a payment arrangement for the postponed amount.
If you choose to enter into an agreed payment arrangement with Council please complete the Application for Payment Arrangement Due to Drought form and submit it to Council via post, email or delivery to any Council office.
Application for Payment Arrangement Due to Drought
An example application form is available here for your reference.
Example - Completed Application for Payment Arrangement Due to Drought Form