Rates are levied on properties to help finance the provision of Council services throughout the Shire. Rates are issued twice yearly for the periods from 01 January to 30 June and 01 July to 31 December.
Quilpie Shire uses differential rating categories to ensure a more equitable basis for the distribution of general rates.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to advise Council of any change of address. For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4656 0500
The general rate is calculated using the unimproved capital valuation (UCV) issued by the State Government multiplied by the rate in the dollar set by Council. A minimum rate is also set for each category.
Water, sewerage and garbage, are fees charged for receiving this service.
Council collects a fire levy from properties within the designated area on behalf of Queensland Fire and Rescue.
Rate notices are issued twice yearly in March and August. The prompt payment discount will be allowed if payment is received by 5.00pm on the applicable due date.
To ensure you don’t miss the discount and to avoid paying interest, please consider BPay and EFT payment clearance timeframes. It is the responsibility of the property owner to advise Council of any change of address.
As per Council’s policy, interest will commence accruing on any outstanding balances the day they become overdue at the rate of 9.83% compounding daily.
If you are experiencing difficulties in paying your rates on time, please contact Council to discuss your options, including entering into a payment plan which, when maintained, will suspend any interest from accumulating.
For further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4656 0500.
Ratepayers will receive a discount of 10% if rates (including any overdue rates) are paid in full by the date nominated on the notice.
For further information on the pensioner rebate, please call the Rates Department on 07 4656 0500.
Payments can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS and credit card. (Bankcard, Mastercard, VISA)
Cheque or money order can be posted with detached bottom portion of rates notice.
Rates payments can be deposited directly in Councils Bank account. Account details are available on request.
Refer to your rates notice for details – BPay Biller Code 504407
Rates payments can be paid via phone by ringing our Customer Service Desk on (07) 4656 0500
Please notify Council if your address has changed by returning the appropriate completed portion of the rates notice or forward the details in writing (email acceptable) to the Rates Department.
For further details on the information supplied or other matters relating to rates please call the Quilpie Shire Council on 07 4656 0500 or email us.
If you require a Rates Search please complete and return the Rates Search Request Form 2023 2024
