Rates, Fees and Charges

Fees and Charges

Council's Fees and Charges are provided for both Commercial and Regulatory charges.

Fees and Charges(PDF, 717KB)

General Rate

A minimal General Rate on all rateable land within the Shire of Flinders will be levied per assessment for the financial year.

Water Charge

The Water Charge on a private dwelling is $980.00 ($98.00 x 10 Units) per annum, representing an allocation of 1,200,000 litres per year.

Meters are read two times during the year. Excess Water used during the 2024/2025 year will be charged at $1.28 per 1,000 litres.

How to Read Your Water Meter

Sewerage Charge

The Sewerage Charge on a private dwelling is $810.00 ($81.00 x 10 Units) per annum.

The Sewerage Charge on business premises is $1620.00 ($81.00 x 20 Units) per annum.

Cleansing Charge

The Cleansing Charge on a private dwelling is $285.00 ($28.50 x 10 Units) per annum.

The Cleansing Charge on a business premises is $570.00 ($28.50 x 20 Units) per annum, and it is compulsory to have a Wheelie Bin.

Wild Dog Levy

That, in accordance with Section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009, Flinders Shire Council makes a Wild Dog Control Charge for the 2024/2025 Financial Year, and the level of charges adopted for items described in the Revenue Policy is –

ITEM CHARGE
Special Rate 0.0001416 cents per $ of rateable value
Minimum Special Rate

LGR, s94(10)		 $258.50 per Assessment

Pensioner Concession

To assist pensioners in the Flinders Shire, both Council and State subsidies may be available to eligible ratepayers at their principal residence.

If you are a ratepayer in the Shire and currently hold a Queensland Pensioner Concession Card or Queensland Repatriation Health Card you may apply to Council for a Rate Concession. Application forms are available on request.

Property Search

Available Searches

Search Types and Details Number of Working Days
Ownership Details
Owners Name and address. *No cost to Agents or adjoining owners		 2 days
Basic Search – No Water Connected
Owners Name and address, Property Description, Rating Information, outstanding rates and charges.		 5 days
Basic Search – Water Connected
Owners Name and address, Property Description, Rating Information, Meter details and reading, outstanding rates and charges.		 5 to 7 days
Full Search
Owners Name and address, Property Description, Rating Information, Meter details and reading, outstanding rates and charges, Water and Sewerage Location, Zoning, Requisitions.		 7 to 10 days
Priority Search Fee
In addition to search fee		 2 days
Special Meter Reading
Meter Readings outside of a rate search		 2 days
Flood Information Search 3 days
Water Location Search 3 days
Sewerage Location Search 3 days
Building Search 5 to 7 days

Related Documents

Rates Payments

For your convenience there are a number of ways to pay your rates.

Pay in Person

In person payment can be made at Council Office, 34 Gray Street, Hughenden, between 8:30am and 5:00pm.

Pay via Mail

Cheques to be made payable to Flinders Shire Council, PO Box 274, HUGHENDEN QLD 4821.

  • Please attach the remittance slip at the bottom of the front page of this Notice.

Pay by Direct Debit

  • Direct Deposit payment: BSB: 084-714 A/C: 50-876-5207
  • Payment Reference: Assessment number at top right corner of Rate Notice (e.g.10000000)
  • Proof of payment to be forwarded to rates@flinders.qld.gov.au or faxed to 07 4741 1741

BPoint - Pay via Internet

BPoint Internet payment: https://www.bpoint.com.au/payments/flinders

  • This service accepts Visa and Mastercard
  • Payment Reference: Assessment number at top right corner of Rate Notice (e.g.10003929)
  • Record your receipt number as proof of payment
  • Transaction limits apply, minimum $10.00 - Maximum $10,000.00

BPoint - Pay by Telephone

Telephone payment by credit card 1300 276 468 and follow the prompts (cost of a local call):

  • Biller ID: 000067
  • Payment Reference: Assessment number at top right corner of Rate Notice (e.g.10003929)
  • Record your receipt number as proof of payment
  • Transaction limits apply, minimum $10.00 - Maximum $10,000.00

BPay

You can register to receive, pay and store your rates notices electronically using BPAY. This makes the process much more efficient for residents while reducing the impact on the environment by using less paper.

To register follow the three simple steps below. Once the registration is approved your next rates notice will automatically appear in your online banking account. You can also choose to receive notifications when your bill arrives via email, SMS or internet banking.

For more information visit the BPAY View website.

How To Register

  1. Log into your online banking account
  2. Click on the BPAY View or View Bills section
  3. Register to receive your rates notice by entering:
    1. the BPAY Biller Code:
    2. your BPAY View registration number located next to the BPAY View logo on the front of the notice
    3. enter the name exactly as it appears in the first line from the address block on your rates notice

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