In an attempt to make the rating system fairer and more equitable for all ratepayers Council has imposed differential Gross Rental Valuation (GRV) ratings on rural operations that have infrastructure other than that required for normal operations of a rural property. These properties where previously rated on Unimproved Valuations (UV).
The changing of rating for gazetted areas from UV to GRV reflects the land use of the area and negates any financial advantage gained by locating developments outside of town site areas.
Rate Setting Statement 2023/24
Rate Setting document
STATEMENT OF OBJECT AND REASONS FOR THE PROPOSED LEVYING OF DIFFERENTIAL RATES