PROPERTY owners in Cardinia Shire will notice some changes on their 2015-’16 rates notices, which will be issued next month.
Council has introduced an electronic delivery of notices and changed the main payment option to four instalments.
The pay-in-full option by 15 February is no longer available.
Ratepayers who prefer to pay in a lump sum, can continue to do this, however this amount must be paid by the first instalment due date, which is on 30 September 2015.
Additionally, ratepayers can now choose to receive, pay and store rates notices online through BPAY View.
Mayor Leticia Wilmot said the changes would give residents more structure and clarity when paying their rates.
“Rate revenue is a vital source of funding that enables council to deliver its many services, facilities and projects,” Cr Wilmot said.
“Rate levels are determined by factors including inflation, projects to improve our shire and the cost of delivering services.”
Council still offers the option to make part payments by weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments.
Anyone experiencing difficulties paying the instalments by the due dates should call council’s customer service team on 1300 787 624 to set up a repayment plan.
