Setting Of Rates

This page explains how rates are set. Tasman District Council’s rating policy is that, where practical, those who can be identified as benefiting from Council activities pay for the costs. They do this through targeted rates, direct charges or fees.  

Payment for the balance of Council activities is through the general rate, which is levied on a mix of rates charged on a capital value basis, together with a uniform Annual General Charge.

The method used by local authorities to determine rates is set out in the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.  It also details criteria around the use of those rates. The Local Government Act 2002 sets out those processes and policies that must be applied in the establishment of rating systems including the provision of information to communities.

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Targeted Rates

Rating Valuations

Read how rating valuations are calculated by Quotable Value.

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