Rates Hardship Assistance

Are you experiencing hardship and finding it difficult to pay your rates?

Contact us as soon as possible. Council’s new Hardship Assistance Policy ( PDF 425.98KB) provides fair and consistent support for ratepayers facing financial challenges. 

Rates Hardship Assistance Applications

Contact the Rates Department

The Rates team are here to assist you with the registration process and will help you to set up a payment plan of your choice.

You can book an appointment through our online booking page, either in person or over the telephone, at a time that suits you.

You can also speak with our Rates Team calling (03) 9262 6292. We’ll listen and discuss the options available to you.

Payment plans are also available through Payble