Rates, fees & charges
Rates
Rates levied against residential and commercial properties help fund essential services, community facilities and infrastructure. Cairns Regional Council issues rates notices twice a year.
Fees & charges
Council's statutory fees and commercial charges are set each financial year and take effect from 1 July.
Pensioner subsidy & concession
Eligible pensioners may be entitled to a State Government subsidy on rates and charges levied by Council and the Council Pensioner Concession on the General Rate.
Rate-based assistance for non-profit groups
Eligible non-profit groups may receive remissions of general rates and sewerage charges. Applications for rate based financial assistance must be lodged prior to 31 May each year.
Rates & water usage notices via email
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Rates hardship assistance TC Jasper flood impact
Rates hardship assistance TC Jasper flood impact
Last Updated: 21 September 2023
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