Rates Survey

The Clarence Valley Council is seeking the views of the community on a proposal that could result in an increase in the ordinary rate of about 4.3% above 2016/17 levels. The current 6.5% Special Rate Variation (SRV) expires on June 30, 2017. The proposal Council is considering is to apply for a 9% SRV starting July 1, 2017, which, if approved, would allow Council to retain the one-off 6.5% plus levy an estimated rate peg increase of 2.5% for 2017/18. This 9% SRV would be retained permanently in Council’s rate income.

If Council does not make application for an SRV, Council’s general rate income for 2017/18 will fall by about $588,000, which equates to an average 2.3% reduction in the general rate for ratepayers.