Stratford District Council rates are payable in four equal instalments, due on:
Payments can be made by:
Online - click here for more information
To set up direct debits, automatic payments or to use internet banking, we have forms with the relevant information here.
For any further enquiries regarding rates please contact Council (06) 765 6099 and ask for our Revenue Officer.
Want to see what your rates pay for? Click here to see a breakdown.
How much are my rates?
You can contact us to find out how much your rates are, or search on Local Maps.
Can I receive my rates invoices by email?
Yes, click here to sign up to recieve your rates invoices by email. If you have already signed up, and would no longer like to receive your rates by email you can opt out here.
Local Maps is designed to provide public access (especially for ratepayers) to District and Regional Council information. It provides aerial photos of the region as well as Property Search, Rating Information database, and Rating Valuation functions.
Regional Council Rates
The Stratford District Council has an agreement with the Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) to collect rates on the TRC's behalf.
The Stratford District Council's role in this matter is as collection agency only. If you have any queries regarding the Regional Council rates or services, please direct them to the Taranaki Regional Council, phone (06) 765 7127.
Pursuant to Section 57 and 58 of the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, the following penalties on unpaid rates will be applied:
A charge of 10% on so much of any instalment that has been assessed after 1 July and which remains unpaid after the due date for that instalment.
A charge of 10% on so much of any rates levied before 1 July which remain unpaid on 10 July or such later date as required under Section 58 (1)(b)(ii).
A continuing additional penalty of 10% on so much of any rates levied before 1 July which remain unpaid six months after the previous penalty was added.
Penalties imposed are exempt from GST.
Ratepayers are reminded that payments must be received in the Council Office by 4:30pm on the final payment date.
Stratford District Council takes no responsibility for delays in the mail service or for the circumstances beyond council's control.
The Rates Rebate Scheme was established in 1973 to provide a subsidy to low-income homeowners on the cost of their rates. The Government is increasing the rates rebate thresholds – more people than ever before will be eligible for the rebate.
Rates Rebates from 1 July 2019
Maximum rebate $640.00
Income threshold increased from $25,180 to $25,660.
This means the income threshold for a full rates rebate for the 2018/2019 year is $25,660. Homeowners can apply for a new rebate from 1 July 2019, for the 2019/2020 rating year. The closing date for application is
30 June 2020.
You can download an application form here or pick one up from the Council office on Miranda Street, Stratford. Phone (06) 765 6099 for more information.
Rates Remission
Rates resolution 2019
Last Updated: Wednesday, 08 January 2020 02:39