Rate Payment Options
Tasman District Council invoices property owners for rates in four equal instalments, as outlined in the table below. Invoices are due for payment in the middle month of each quarter, but there is an option to make just one annual payment.
The financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
Payment instalment information is summarised below:
| Instalment | Instalment Date | Due Date | Period Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 August | 31 August | 1 July - 30 September |
| 2 | 1 November | 30 November | 1 October - 31 December |
| 3 | 1 February | 28 February | 1 January - 31 March |
| 4 | 1 May | 31 May | 1 April - 30 June |
If you pay your rates in full by 31 August 2011, you will receive Council's early payment discount of 2%.
Overdue Payments
Additional charge for late payment
An additional charge of 10% will be added to any part of an instalment which remains unpaid following the due dates for payment as shown above.
Additional charge on rate arrears
An additional charge of 5% will be added to rates that remain unpaid from previous financial years, as at the date five working days after the date on which Council passes a resolution authorising penalties. The additional charge will be added at six monthly intervals thereafter.
Overdue Accounts
If your rate account is in arrears it is important that you contact the rates office as soon as possible to discuss payment arrangements. By making contact as soon as possible you may be able to minimise penalty charges and quickly bring your account up to date.