Rates Information

FAQ Question Links:

•  Rates Rebate information(external link)

•  Bank Account details for the Waitaki District Council

•  Baycorp – I have received a letter from Baycorp

•  Business Rates – Why are some business rates higher in certain areas?

• Can I get any penalties remitted?

•  Can I pay my current installment, if I have previous rates outstanding?

•  CV and LV – What are these amounts

•  Direct Debit or Automatic Payment options?

•  GV – What is this?

•  How are rates determined?

•  How much do I owe – how do I find out?

•  I have a new Bank Account.

•  I have changed Banks

•  Penalties – When are they applied?

•  Property Information – Information available to the general Public!

•  Property Information – Information for Solicitors and Real Estate Agents!

•  Sewerage Scheme Payments. – How much, how long, how often?

•  Tenants - Can rates be sent to, and or paid by the tenant?

•  What are rates?

•  What happens if I don’t pay my rates?

•  What happens if I have more than one property?

•  Are my rates reduced?

•  What is “contiguous” property?

•  What is the bare land rates remission?

•  When, and how often do I need to pay rates?

•  Who pays rates?

•  Who sets the amount of rates to pay?

•  Why are old penalties shown on my current rates demand?

•  How can I tell if the penalty was paid?