How rates are calculated

Council uses an equity-based system to charge municipal rates. Generally, the principle is that higher value properties pay a higher share of rates.  All rates are calculated based on the Capital Improved Value (CIV) of a property which is determined through a valuation process every year.  The CIV is then multiplied by the Rate in the Dollar.  The Rate in the Dollar is determined by dividing the total rate revenue required to fund Council’s projected operating budget by the total CIV of all rateable properties in the municipality.

For 2024/25 Council has four differential rates for different property groups and a rate for properties defined under the Cultural and Recreational Lands Act 1963.

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Rate type

Rate in the
dollar CIV (cents)

For example

Residential

0.00451937

A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $1581.78 in rates   

Dry Land Farm

0.00406743

A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $1,423.60 in rates

Irrigated Farm
0.00406743
A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $1,423.60 in rates

Business

0.00587518

A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $2,056.13 in rates

Cultural and Recreational

0.00045194

A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $158.18 in rates

Special Rate

Properties located within the boundary of the defined Mildura City Heart precinct and classified as business are charged an additional special rate. Funds raised through the special rate are used by Mildura City Heart Inc. to promote and improve the Mildura City Heart to provide a unique, quality, lifestyle experience. Their primary purpose is to develop, market and promote the CBD. All rateable properties are levied 0.00247446 cents in the dollar multiplied by the CIV. This money goes straight to Mildura City Heart Inc. and does not go to Council.

For more information regarding Mildura City Heart Inc. visit: milduracityheart.com.au

Fire Services Property Levy

The Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) was introduced by the State Government on 1 July 2013 as recommended by the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission.  Rather than contributing to Victoria’s fire services through insurance premiums, a property-based levy is collected with Council rates and is comprised of two components; a fixed and a variable.  This money goes straight to the State Government and does not go to Council.  An exemption from paying the Fixed Charge on multiple properties may apply where a Single Farm Enterprise is operating.

The fixed component is a flat rate charged per property.  The variable component is calculated using the Capital Improved Value (CIV) of a property which is determined through a valuation process undertaken every year. The CIV is then multiplied by the Rate in the Dollar to determine the variable component.

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Rate Type Variable Rate in $ Fixed For Example
Residential 0.000087 $132.00 A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $162.45 (Fixed $132 + Variable $30.45)
Primary Production        0.000287 $267.00 A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $367.45 (Fixed $267 + Variable $100.45)
Commercial 0.000664 $267.00 A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $499.40 (Fixed $267 + Variable $232.40)
Industrial 0.000811 $267.00 A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $550.85 (Fixed $267 + Variable $283.85)
Public Benefit 0.000057 $267.00 A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $286.95 (Fixed $267 + Variable $19.95)
Vacant (excluding residential) 0.000290 $267.00 A property with a CIV of $350,000 would raise $368.50 (Fixed $267.00 + Variable $101.50)

For more information about the Fire Services Property Levy please visit: Fire Services Property Levy website

Concessions
For further information on Victorian concessions please refer to our Concessions page or call the Concession Information Line on 1800 658 521.

Waste Management Charge

This charge is applied to all properties where a kerbside waste collection or street sweeping service is available, including vacant land.

Waste Management only receives funding via rates through the separate waste management charge. This charge pays for all waste services and not just kerbside bins. It also pays for the operation of landfills and transfer stations across the entire region, public litter bins, street sweeping, illegal dumping clean up, waste education and for the future rehabilitation and aftercare of all of our landfill sites.

Commercial properties may opt out of our kerbside service if they can demonstrate they are recycling and diverting their waste like you would do using the three kerbside bins. However, a reduced waste management charge (excluding kerbside costs) will still apply.

2024-25 Financial Year Waste Management Charges

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 Type  Category Cost
Non-business land 120 litre rubbish bin + 240 litre recycling bin + 240 litre organics bin + 120 litre glass bin $529.69 per year
Business land 120 litre rubbish bin + 240 litre recycling bin + 240 litre organics bin $549.57 per year
Business land – add. service 120 litre rubbish bin $229.40 per year
Business land – add. service

240 litre recycling bin

 $153.37 per year
Business land – add. service 240 litre organics bin $180.68 per year
Business land – optional service  120 litre glass bin  76.60
Non-business land (vacant land) $191.05 per year
Business land (vacant land) $219.45 per year
Non-business land – add. service                120 litre rubbish bin          $158.05 per year
Non-business land – add. service                240 litre organics bin        $180.68 per year
Non-business land – add. service                240 litre recycling bin       $153.37 per year

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