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Rates & fees

Victoria caps how much a council can raise its average rates each year. For 2026–27 the cap, set by the Minister for Local Government and published by the Essential Services Commission, is 2.75%, and Moyne's adopted Budget applies a 2.75% increase. The cap limits the council's average rate rise, not your individual bill, and it covers general rates and the municipal charge only — the waste charges and the state's Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund on the same notice are outside it.

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Pensioner rebate
A discount on rates for eligible pensioners.
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Rates at a glance

2026–27 rate cap
2.75%General rates are budgeted at $18.6 million across 12,685 rateable assessments, and the municipal charge at $3.2 million. The council puts the average increase at around $0.97 a week per ratepayer.
How your general rate is worked out
Capital improved value (CIV) × rate in the dollar, plus a municipal chargeMoyne uses one general rate for every type of land — residential, rural, rural lifestyle, commercial and industrial: 0.0014043 in the dollar of CIV for 2026–27 (valued at 1 January 2026). So a property valued at $500,000 pays $702.15 in general rates, plus the $311 municipal charge (up from $303).
Why your bill can change by more or less than 2.75%
Your property value relative to othersThe cap applies to the council's average rate. If your property's value rose more than the Shire average at revaluation, your general rates rise by more; if it rose less (or fell), they rise by less. In the 2026–27 Budget, total residential property values fell 2.1% while rural values rose 0.5%.
Waste charges (2026–27, outside the rate cap)
Kerbside collection $460 + state waste levy $29, for properties that receive the serviceUp from $446 and $28. Every property also pays a waste facility service charge: $111 for developed properties and $28 for others (up from $108 and $27).
Due dates (2026–27)
Four instalments: 30 Sep 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 28 Feb 2027, 31 May 2027The council says it does not offer the single 15 February payment date some councils do. A notice is sent before each due date; you can register for email notices through ezybill. Pay by BPAY (biller code 71944), card online, mail, in person at the Port Fairy or Mortlake office, at Australia Post, or through Centrepay.
Interest on late payments
Rate not stated by the councilThe council's rates pages don't state an interest rate on overdue rates. The ceiling for Victorian councils is the rate fixed under the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983, which has been 10% a year since 1 February 2017. Check your notice for the rate that applies.
Pensioner concession
State-funded rebate for eligible pensioner concession card holdersThe property must be your sole or principal place of residence, at the address on your card, used only as a residence, and you must be the person liable for the rates. The rebate is adjusted each year in line with CPI. Once approved it is applied automatically each year. Health Care Card holders are not eligible.
Help if you're struggling to pay
Contact the rates team on (03) 5568 0555 to make alternative arrangementsThe council has a Rates Collection and Hardship Policy. Centrepay deductions can be arranged through 1300 656 564.Hardship policy →
Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF)
A state levy collected on your rates noticeReplaced the Fire Services Property Levy from 1 July 2025. The council collects it for the State Government; it is not council revenue and is not covered by the rate cap. The council opposed the levy legislation in May 2025 and in December 2025 welcomed the State Government's two-year freeze for primary producers.
Disagree with your valuation?
Object within two months of the notice's issue dateThe council's page links the state's Rating Valuation Objections Portal and its own objection forms. Keep paying your rates while an objection is decided.Object to a valuation →

The rate cap limits the council's average rate rise, not each household's bill. Figures are from the council's 2026–27 Budget, adopted on 30 June 2026, and from its rates pages; confirm against your notice.

Sources — check it yourself

Figures are current as at the dates shown and may change — always confirm with the linked source. See the notice at the bottom of the page for full details and how to report a correction.