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Rate notices are issued during August and February and reflect the cost of services, facilities and activities that are supplied or undertaken for the benefit of the community. We are requir...
Receive your rates notice by email
By switching to electronic billing, you will receive your rates notice and water notice as an Adobe PDF to your nominated email address, and will no longer receive a paper copy by regular post. How t...
How to check your outstanding rates balance
Checking your current outstanding rates balance is easy. All you need to do is follow the steps below: Open our online system (opens in new window) Enter your reference number and click next...
Rates search
A conveyancing questionnaire takes approximately 5 working days. How to apply The property search form is available in a PDF version or can be submitted through our online services. Online ...
Relief from water consumption charges after a water leak
Partial relief from payment of water consumption charges will only be granted if we are satisfied that: the water consumed was the result of an unapparent plumbing failure, and as soon as the...
Land valuations and what they mean for your rates
How and when recent land valuations were calculated The Department of Resources provides us with land valuations. Department of Resources last re-valued the Toowoomba Region effective 30 June 20...
Requesting a copy of rate notice/water rate notice
To obtain a copy of your rate notice or water rate notice, the request may be submitted in writing, by email, in person or by telephone. Copies of notices are only availa...
Water rates & pricing
If you'd like to know more about water usage and supply check out our other pages: Water sources, supply & storage levels including dam levels, where our water comes from & understanding o...
Rate categories 2023-24
We have a differential general rating scheme that recognises the diverse demographics of the Region. This approach recognises land used for the following purposes: City and outer urban ar...
Overdue rates and interest charges
Arrangement to pay If you have overdue rates and charges and want to set up an arrangement to pay contact contact Council for assistance. You can view receipts, rate notices or water rate notice...