Your rates notice and apply for a copy of rates
We send out rates notices in August each year with our rates brochure (PDF 2.8 MB), which is a snapshot of rates for the year and how they will be used.
Get a copy of your rates notice
Save paper, and access your notices online at anytime, anywhere. Use the eNotice code (at the top of your rates notice) and an email address to register for rates eNotices. Once registered, log in to download copies of your Rates notice.
If you do not have an eNotice account, you can apply for a copy of your rates notice. You can apply for the current year and back to 5 years ago only. We don't charge for a copy of the current year's notice. But we charge $13.50 per notice (plus a card surcharge fee) for previous years. You must prove that you are/were the property owner for that year by completing the online application. You can order this through your My Port Phillip account or as a guest user via the below.
What’s included on your rates notice
Your rates notice includes property valuations, rates and charges.
Property valuation amounts
You will see 3 valuations on your notice:
- Site Value (SV) – the market value of the land (only). This is used by the State Revenue Office to calculate land tax.
- Capital Improved Value (CIV) – the market value of the land, plus buildings and other improvements. The CIV is the approximate amount you could expect to sell your property for on the open market. We use this value to calculate your rates.
- Net Annual Value (NAV) – prescribed or current value of the property’s net annual rent. We previously used NAV to calculate rates.
Find out more by visiting property valuations and your rates.
Rates and charges
General rates
The Capital Improved Value (CIV) of your property divided by the rate in the dollar for your type of property.
Waste charges for services
The cost of delivering waste management services is now separate from general rates.
On your rates notice for the 2024/25 Finanacial Year all rateable properties will have a charge of $203.60 to fund our existing and new waste management services and accommodate for the increases to the state landfill levy.
Single-unit dwellings will also have a charge of $68 for the convenience of having their own kerbside Food and Organic Waste (FOGO) bin.
If you have asked for a larger size bin you will see a charge on your notice. Find out about bin sizes and costs.
Fire Services Property Levy increase
This levy funds Victoria’s fire services. All Victorian councils collect it for the Victorian Government. To find out more go to State Revenue Office: Fire Services Property Levy.
In 2024/25 the Victorian Government announced an increase of 5.1 to 5.6 per cent depending on property type for the fixed charge. The variable charge is expected to increase by:
- 89 per cent for residential properties
- 18 per cent for commercial properties
- 4 per cent for industrial properties.
Residential ratepayers can expect an increase between $30 and $140, depending on the value and type of the property.
A concession on the levy is available on the principal place of residence for eligible ratepayers. If you haven't received the concession and believe you should, contact us.
Rates cap
The rates cap does not mean that your rates will go up by the rates cap amount, but that the total general rates revenue collected by council will increase by the rates cap.
Your rates bill may go up or down depending on several things, including the change in the value of your property and the type of property you own. Find out more at property valuations and your rates.
Rebates and other charges
Waste charge for non-rateable properties
A $450 annual waste charge will apply to non-rateable properties that use our waste management services.
This charge covers the full cost of waste and cleaning services, including street cleaning and litter bin collections.
240 litre waste bin service charge
If you have opted for the larger, 240 litre waste bin, you'll see a charge of $255.
This charge reflects the higher costs of waste that goes to landfill. It supports the objectives in our Waste Strategy to change behaviour to recycle more and send less to landfill.
You can get a free upgrade to a 240 litre recycling bin to help.
80 litre waste bin rebate
Is yours a low waste household? You can get a $82 rebate by switching to the 80 litre bin from the standard 120 litre bin.
Private waste collection rebate (residential)
Some residential developments use a private waste collection service. This is usually because our trucks cannot access the development due to narrow streets. A $69.50 rebate applies in these situations.
The amount is a partial rebate of the waste charge because residents of these properties can access communal glass and FOGO, hard and green waste collection, and the Resource Recovery Centre services.
Paying your rates
You can pay your rates once a year or in instalments. Payment options include phone, online, BPAY, or in person.
Pay your rates.
Find out how we support ratepayers who find it hard to pay on time.
Rates concessions and hardship relief.
For businesses in Port Phillip, we run support programs.
Contact us
Our Rates Team is here to help with questions about the rates notice.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip
Phone: 03 9209 6777