Budget
Notices for the fourth rates instalment and final notices for overdue 2019/20 rates have been sent in the mail.
Residents who have joined the rates instalment program are reminded that the fourth instalment is due by 31 May 2020.
Earlier this month, Golden Plains Shire Council confirmed a COVID-19 package of financial relief options to support residents and ratepayers with upcoming payments.
For those facing financial hardship, this includes:
- A COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy available here
- Suspension of all current debt recovery action for unpaid 2019/20 rates through to 30 September 2020
- Waiving interest on overdue 2019/20 rates through to 30 September 2020
- Waive penalties for late payment on pet registration fees through to 30 September 2020
- New payment plans available for animal registration renewals
For more information on the support package or to read the Financial Hardship Policy, click here.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty, and would like to apply for Council’s COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy, call Council’s Rates team at 5220 7111 for a confidential conversation.