Swan Hill Rural City Council
Are you having difficulty paying your rates?
All ratepayers can apply for special consideration due to their individual circumstances.
Payment dates
Council offers payment of rates by quarterly instalments. Payments by direct debit are also available.
| Due dates for instalments: | |
|---|---|
| First instalment | 30 September |
| Second instalment | 30 November |
| Third instalment | 28 February |
| Fourth instalment | 31 May |
- The total amount outstanding can be paid at any time provided the set instalment amounts and dates are met. For example: if you wish to pay your Rates in full by 31 December, you must ensure that both the First and Second Instalment payments are made by the due dates to avoid any interest charges. You can then pay the balance outstanding by 31 December.
- You can make regular payments at any time, but the total instalment amount must be paid by the instalment due date to avoid any interest charges. For example you can make regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments, but the balance (if any) of each instalment must be paid by the instalment due date.
- Separate rate notices are issued for the second, third and fourth instalments.
- Accounts not paid by their due date will have interest penalty charges applied.
- Accounts that remain unpaid are subject to final notices and debt collection.
How to pay
Online
Pay your rates online
Visa or MasterCard accepted.
By BPAY
Using your telephone or internet banking. The biller code and reference number are on your rates notice.
- Visit www.bpay.com.au for more information.
- Visit www.bpay.com.au/bpayview for information on sending your bills and statements directly to your online bank.
By mail
Post your rates notice with a cheque or money order to:
Swan Hill Rural City Council
PO Box 488
Swan Hill
VIC 3585
Late payment will be subject to interest penalties regardless of the date of posting.
In person
At our Swan Hill or Robinvale offices.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
By Centrepay
Use Centerpay to arrange regular deductions from your Centerlink payment.
A Centrepay form must be completed and returned to Council.
A Centrepay form must be completed and returned to Council.
At Australia Post
Present your rates notice intact.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
Payment can be made by cash, cheque, money order or EFTPOS.
By phone
Call 13 18 16.
Visa or MasterCard accepted.
Visa or MasterCard accepted.
By direct debit
Direct payment from your bank account or credit card. Payments can be made quarterly, monthly or fortnightly. Complete Direct Debit Request form and return it to Council.
