Your rates

The next rates invoice is due on 29 February 2020.  You should receive the invoice the first week of February.

The city-wide revaluation of the city has now been completed by Quotable Value.  Letters to notify owners of the new values were sent by Quotable Value on 7 October 2019.  The objection period closed on 20 November 2019.  The new valuations won't be used for rating purposes until 1 July 2020.  You can find more information about the valuation process here.

How and when to pay

Rates invoices are issued five times a year. Council offers several payment options.

Receive rates by email

Register now to receive future rates invoices and correspondence by email.

Update your details (rates only)

How to update your personal details including your postal and email address.

Property search

Look up a property and find out its current rateable value and rates.

Rates Rebate Scheme

Find out if your household is eligible for a rates rebate from the Department of Internal Affairs.

Insulation Scheme

The Greater Wellington Regional Council offers assistance with the cost of home insulation.

What do rates pay for?

Learn about how Council uses your rates to provide services.

Funding and remissions

Find out if you or your business are eligible for Council funding and remissions

Change of ownership

What to know when buying or selling a property in regards to rates.

Rates inserts

Rates inserts

Rating Valuations

To explain rating valuations and provide information on the most recent revaluations done for the city.

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