Rates Basic Details & Payment
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Differential Rates
Minimum Amount
Natural Resources Management Levy
Payment Dates
Payment Options
Please see the Rating Policy document for full details on all Rating issues.
Differential Rates
Differential rating means there can be a different rate in the dollar for each different type of land use. There are nine land use categories allowed under the Local Government Act.
A 70% differential rate will apply to land use categories 2,3,4 in 2008/2009
A 50% differential rate will apply to land use categories 5,6 and 8 in 2008/2009
| Category | Description | Rate in Dollar |
| Category 1 | Residential | 0.310363 |
| Category 2 | Commercial - Shop | 0.527617 |
| Category 3 | Commercial - Officer | 0.527617 |
| Category 4 | Commercial - Other | 0.527617 |
| Category 5 | Industrial - Light | 0.465544 |
| Category 6 | Industrial - Other | 0.465544 |
| Category 7 | Primary Production | 0.310363 |
| Category 8 | Vacant | 0.465544 |
| Category 9 | Other | 0.310363 |
The amount payable for each rateable assessment is calculated by multiplying the Capital Value by the Rate in the Dollar.
Example: $260,000 multiplied by 0.00310363=$806.94
Minimum Amount
There is a minimum amount of $701.00 which is levied on all separately assessed properties.
Natural Resources Management Levy
The Council is in the recently formed Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board area and is required under the Natural Resource Management Act 2004 to fund the operations of the Board. It does so by imposing a separate rate for all properties within the council. The role of the Board is to manage, protect and restore the region’s natural resources. The Board has been formed from the former local Catchment Water Management Board, the Soil Conservation Board and the Animal & Plant Control Boards. Under the one umbrella the NRM Board has the the aim of achieving a more integrated approach to the manangement of our soil, water, coastal and biodiversity assets. The Council is operating as a revenue collector for the Natural Resources Management Board in this regard. It does not retain this revenue or determine how the revenue is spent.
For further information contact the board by phone 1300 764 489, email reception@adelaide.nrm.sa.gov.au or visit their website at http://www.nrm.sa.gov.au
Payment Dates
Rates may be paid in full or in quarterly instalments. The due dates for rate payments for the current financial year are:
1 September 2008
1 December 2008
2 March 2009
1 June 2009
Payments may be made more frequently if desired, but please ensure that each quarterly instalment amount is met by the due date indicated on the rate notice. Fines will be levied on overdue rates.
Payment Options
Direct to City of Marion via Internet
Important note: Payments made through Australia Post , BPay or BillExpress may take up to two working days to reach us. Please ensure your payment is made in time to reach Council by the due date.
AUSTRALIA POST
Post Office - Payment may be made at any Post Office with Billpay facilities. The minimum amount payable at Australia Post is $50.00.
Telephone - Payment may also be made through the PostBillpay service, please ring 13 18 16. Follow the recorded directions, quoting billpay code 0560 and the customer reference number shown next to the PostBillpay symbol on the payment slip of the rate notice.
Internet - Payment may be made through PostBillpay using http://www.postbillpay.com.au
BPAY
Telephone or Internet payment may be made through your participating financial institution. Contact your financial institution to register, quoting biller code 9613 and the customer reference number shown next to the BPay symbol on the payment slip.
IN PERSON
Present your rate notice to the Customer Service Centre at the City of Marion at the Administration Centre, 245 Sturt Road. EFTPOS and credit cards accepted. (Visa, Mastercard and American Express)
Opening times are:
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Customer parking and main entrance is now at the front of the Administration Building.
BY MAIL
Cheques or Money Orders should be made payable to
City of Marion crossed (Not Negotiable) and forwarded with the payment slip to:
City of Marion
Locked Bag 1
Oaklands Park SA 5046
Credit card payments may be made using the form on the reverse of the payment slip on the bottom of the rate notice.
Receipts will only be issued if clearly requested.
Post dated cheques or credit card payments will be returned unless prior arrangements have been made.
For further information please contact Rating Services on 8375 6650 or by email rates@marion.sa.gov.au
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