Bundaberg Regional Council advises ratepayers that Property Rates for the current half year rating period ending 31 December 2013 were issued on Monday, 12 August 2013 and are due by Friday,13 September 2013.
If ratepayers have not yet received their Rate Notice they should contact Council’s Call Centre to obtain details of the charges which are due and payable.
10% discount on General Rates less Council’s Pension Rebate will be given as per the Rate Notice if paid by 13 September 2013. 11% interest will be charged on all unpaid rates.
Should ratepayers experience difficulty in paying their rates, they should contact Council’s Debt Administration to discuss repayment options immediately.
Bundaberg Regional Council provides ratepayers with a number of options to make payment as convenient as possible. That is by BPAY, Internet Banking, at any Australia Post or BPoint outlet, or by phone or mail.
If ratepayers want to pay in person, they can do so at their nearest Council Office (in Bundaberg – at 190 Bourbong Street; Bargara – 169 Hughes Road; Childers – 45 Churchill Street or Gin Gin – 4 Dear Street). These payment options are also listed on the back of the rate notice.
For any rates enquiries, ratepayers can contact Bundaberg Regional Council by phone on 1300 883 699, fax on (07) 4150 5410, or e-mail at ceo@bundaberg.qld.gov.au. A comprehensive explanation of the 2013/14 Rates and Charges are listed on Council’s website. http://bundaberg.qld.gov.au/residents/rates/explanation