Council Rates
Rates revenue is an integral part of Council's financial resource base. This revenue is used to fund the ongoing development and maintenance of services, facilities and infrastructure in Roxby Downs.
When determining the rates for 2023/2024, Council considered the following factors:
- Current expenditure needs
- Future assets renewal needs
- Current economic climate
- Community expectations
- Legislative responsibilities
Council uses the capital valuation method as the basis for valuing each land holding and improvements in the Council area. Valuations are determined by the State Government Valuer-General and are independent.
All land within a Council area, except for land specifically exempt (e.g. Crown Land, Council occupied land and other land prescribed in the Local Government Act 1999) is rateable. The Local Government Act 1999 provides for a Council to raise revenue for the broad purposes of the Council through a general rate, which applies to all rateable properties, or through differential general rates, which apply to categories of land use and/or locality. In addition, Council can raise separate rates, for specific areas of the Council or service rates or charges for specific services.
Municipal Rates declared for July 2023 - June 2024
Roxby Council has approved a total rates revenue increase in line with the Adelaide CPI for year to 31 March of 7.5%. Using the property valuations provided by the Valuer-General dated 30 June 2023, the modelling resulted in the following differential rates.
Note: GST is not applicable to Municipal Rates. Rates are effective from 1 July each year.
Item | Description | Fee |
| Differential Rate - Residential Land | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 0.60365 |
| Differential Rate - Commercial - Shop | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 1.80492 |
| Differential Rate - Commercial - Office | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 2.26973 |
| Differential Rate - Commercial - Other | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 2.06449 |
| Differential Rate - Industrial - Light | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 1.41858 |
| Differential Rate - Industrial - Other | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 0.99602 |
| Differential Rate - Vacant Land | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 1.84717 |
| Other | cents in the $ per Capital Value | 1.00810 |
| Fixed Charge per rateable property | $765.00 | |
| Service Charge per rateable property which the Council makes available for the collection, treatment and disposal of domestic waste service | $567.50 | |
| Regional Landscape Levy - Residential/Vacant/Other land | $45.35 | |
| Regional Landscape Levy - Commercial/Industrial land | $90.69 |
Paying your Rates
In accordance with Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1999, the 2023/24 General Rates (Fixed Charge and Differential Rate), Service Charge and Regional Landscape Levy shall be due in four (4) equal or approximately equal instalments.
Payment of rates can be made in full by 15 September 2023 or by four (4) instalments on:
- 15 September 2023
- 15 December 2023
- 15 March 2024
- 17 June 2024
Methods of payment:
- By using the BPAY service through participating banks
- By mail - PO Box 124, Roxby Downs SA 5725
- In person, at the Council Office - 6 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs
- By Credit Card either in person or by phoning (08) 8671 0010
EFTPOS facilities are available for over the counter payments.
Penalties do apply to outstanding rates therefore any ratepayer who may, or is likely to, experience difficulty with meeting the standard payment requirements, or is planning an extended absence at the time rates are due, is invited to contact our Rates Officer on 08 8671 0010 to discuss alternative payment arrangements. The Council treats such inquiries confidentially.
Hardship Provisions:
Ratepayers experiencing hardship may seek assistance. Contact Council to discuss concerns about the payment of rates. Please phone (08) 8671 0010.
10% Rate Capping Rebate 2023/24
Ratepayers, whose rates (fixed and differential) have increased by more than 10% from the previous year, may be eligible for a rebate for 2023/24.
The rebate may be granted to the Principal Ratepayer of an assessment under Section 166 (1) (L) of the Local Government Act 1999, on application to Council. Conditions apply, please contact Council for further information.