Rates and water billing

The rating system provides for the net funding requirements of Council's programs as stated in the Fees & Charges. Any increase in the rates is reviewed annually after considering the maximum provided under the State Government's rate pegging legislation. 

Rates are payable annually and can be paid in full or by quarterly instalments. If paying in full, payment must be by 31 August each year. Quarterly instalment dates are 31 August, 30 November, 28 February and 31 May each year.

Fact sheet on land values and council rates

Download the NSW Valuer General's fact sheet(PDF, 68KB) for more information.

Payment options for rates and water billing

Council has many payment options for members of the public for payment of accounts and other fees and charges.

In person

  
  • Administration Building
    141 East Street, Narrandera
    9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday
  • Cash
  • EFTPOS
  • Personal or bank cheques
  • Domestic money transfer (money orders)
  • Narrandera and Barellan Post Offices
  • EFTPOS
  • Take the original barcoded account you wish to pay  
 

Online

  
  • DEFT payment from credit card or pre-registered bank account.
  • BPAY through telephone and online banking 
  • Using Assessment Number and Biller Code from rate notice

  • Separate transactions are required for individual rates and water/sewer accounts
 

By mail

  
  • Posted to 141 East Street, Narrandera NSW 2700
  • Personal or bank cheques payable to Narrandera Shire Council
  • Domestic money transfer (money orders)

Other

  
  • Direct debit
  • Centrepay free voluntary bill paying service for Centrelink customers

Water billing

Council carries out meter readings in January, April and October  to calculate water usage charges.  Water accounts consist of a water access charge and a water usage charge.

Check Water Network  for more information.

 

Interest on overdue rates and charges

Interest on overdue rates and charges is calculated on a daily basis using the simple interest method. The rate of interest is the rate specified by the Minister for Local Government and published in the Government Gazette.

 

Section 603 Certificates

Section 603 Certificates provide confirmation of property and ownership details, including all outstanding rates and charges. It is advisable to apply for a Section 603 Certificate(PDF, 228KB) when considering purchasing a property.

 

 

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