Rates

Rates are charged to all land and property within the District Council of Ceduna region in order to provide services to the Community.

Payments of Rates will be in quarterly payments due and payable on

• 1st Instalment 12/09/2025
• 2nd Instalment 05/12/2025
• 3rd Instalment 06/03/2026
• 4th Instalment 05/06/2026

A quarterly notice will be posted to ratepayers 30 days prior to each due date.
If you would like to receive your rates notices electronically, please request by email: revenue@ceduna.sa.gov.au

A ratepayer may also pay their rates in a single instalment due on the 30th of September.

Payment must be received by Council on or before the instalment due date. Ratepayers wishing to make alternative payment arrangements must contact Council prior to the due date for payment of rates. Approval of any such arrangement will be at the discretion of Council.

The District Council of Ceduna offers a variety of easy and convenient payment methods:

Payment by Direct Debit

Download the Direct Debit Request form , or contact Council's Administration Office for a form.

Payment by Internet

Please use our secure Online Payment Site to pay by credit card (Visa & MasterCard only). Have your rates notice handy as you will need your Assessment Number and Valuation Number to complete the payment.

BPAY

Use the Biller Code and Reference Number on the front of your Rates Notice.
Visit the website of your financial institution to make your payment direct from your bank account or credit card.

Payment by Phone

Call Council on 08 8625 3407 (Visa or MasterCard only).

Paying in Person

Present your payment slip at the District Council of Ceduna, 44 O'Loughlin Tce, Ceduna.
Pay by Cash, Cheque, Money Order, EFTPOS or Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard only).

By Post

Post your payment slip with your cheque or money order made payable to District Council of Ceduna, to PO Box 175, Ceduna SA 5690. Alternatively complete your credit card details on the slip provided at the bottom of your rates notice (Visa or MasterCard only).

Centrepay

Ratepayers receiving Centrelink payments can now pay their rates through the Centrepay Scheme. Please visit the Services Australia website for more information. Link to Services Australia website

Late Payment of Rates

Fines

If an instalment of rates is not paid on or before the date on which it falls due the instalment will be regarded as being in arrears; and

• A fine of 2% of the amount of the instalment is payable; and
• On the expiration of each full month from that date, interest at the prescribed percentage will be charged on the outstanding amount for each month it continues to be late.

Recovery of Amounts Due

In any case where default in payment of rates occurs council may without further notice commence proceeding for recovery of all amounts due including:

• Proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction
• An order requiring an occupier of a property to pay to Council amounts of rent otherwise payable to the owner of the property
• Sale of property where rates have been due and owing for not less that three years

When Council receives a payment in respect of overdue rates the Council applies the money received as follows:

• First - to satisfy any costs awarded in connection with court proceedings
• Second - to satisfy any interest costs
• Third - in payment of any fines imposed
• Fourth - in payment of rates, in chronological order (starting with the oldest first)

The District Council of Ceduna is committed to supporting ratepayers and general debtors who are experiencing financial hardship, by establishing a mutually acceptable payment plan to clear outstanding and ongoing Council debts.

Council has adopted a Financial Hardship - Council Rates & General Debtors policy, which applies to all Council rates, service charges and general debtors.

The Policy outlines guidelines for the Financial Hardship applications:

• Council will consider the postponement of Council Rates for up to 6 months, on an applicants principal place of residence and/or principal place of business (including single farm enterprise assessments) only. Investment properties will not be considered.
• Council will consider waiving of fines and/or interest on current or future debts.
• Council will not undertake any debt recovery actions if an financial hardship agreement is entered into.
• All applications for hardship are strictly confidential.

To make a financial hardship claim please fill out the Application Form .

All applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.

If you would like to discuss your situation please do not hesitate to contact the Manager Administration & Finance by phone: 08 8625 3407 or email: revenue@ceduna.sa.gov.au

All conversations and application will be dealt with in strict confidence.

Use of Valuations for Rating

In accordance with Section 167 (2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council adopts Capital Valuations provided by the Office of Valuer-General for Differential General Rating purposes.

Council adopts Differential General Rates (rate in the dollar) for different Land-Use categories throughout the Council area and the Differential General Rate is multiplied against a properties Capital Valuation to calculate that properties Differential General Rate.

Can I Find Out My Valuation

As of 30 May 2024, the Office of Valuer-General will gazette all valuations for South Australia for 2024-2025.  Property owners will be able to contact the Valuer-General customer service area on 1300 653 346 to find out their properties 2024-2025 valuations.

Objecting to Valuations

When Can I Object to Valuations

From 1 June 2024, a property owner can elect to object to valuations provided by the Valuer-General, however objections received prior to 30 June 2024 will not be actioned early.

Objections to Capital Valuations for properties within the Council area can be lodged with the Office of Valuer- General until 60 days after Council publishes its first rate notices for the financial year. Council will notify the Valuer-General when this has occurred and late submissions will not be received.

How Do I Object to my Valuations

You can submit an objection to your Valuations via the following methods:

Electronically - SA.GOV.AU website

Hard-Copy Forms (Please select the correct form)

• Residential Objection
• Commercial or Industrial Objection
• Agricultural and Pastoral Objection
• Horticultural Objection

Please note: separate objections must be lodged in the event of multiple objections

Hard copy objections and supporting documents must be lodged via the following methods:

Office of the Valuer-General
GPO Box 1354
Adelaide SA 5001

Or Email: OVGobjections@sa.gov.au

What Happens After I Lodge an Objection

Following lodgement of an objection you should receive notice from the Valuer-General that your objection has been received.

Council will still issue Rates Notices quarterly using valuations provided by the Valuer-General until the Valuer-General has considered your objection which may take up to 6 months. It is suggested that quarterly instalments are still paid whilst your objection is being considered.

In the event the Valuer-General does adjust Capital Values, a replacement Council Rate Notice will be issued for payment and future instalments adjusted to reflect any change in valuations. In the event that valuation adjustments result in a credit on your rates balance Council will arrange a refund for any overpayment on Council Rates paid for the financial year in question.

Searches provide information on a particular property and can only be ordered by or on behalf of a person who has an interest in land within the area.