Payments
We offer many convenient and secure ways to pay your bills including rates, water usage notices, registrations, fines and other accounts.
Pay your rates
Reminder: Rates are due 4 March. We offer a variety of payment options, including through our secure online payment platform, Payble
Pay your water
We offer a variety of options to pay your water usage notices, including through our secure and convenient online payment platform, Payble.
Payble
Payble is our secure, flexible and convenient online payment platform for rates and water notices. It's free to use, easy to set up and you can check your balance at any time.
Pay animal registration
You can pay your pet registration renewal online, in person, over the phone or by mail.
Pay parking fines
You can pay your parking fines online, in person, over the phone or by mail.
Other payments
Payment options for metered standpipe hire, sundry debtors and other infringements.
Direct debit information
Set up and manage your own payment schedule for Rates and Water notices on our Payble platform. If you have an existing Direct Debit but don't want to use Payble, you can cancel it here.
Last Updated: 16 May 2026
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