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RATES PAYMENT FAQS

HOW TO MAKE RATES PAYMENTS TO LOCKHART SHIRE COUNCIL

Lockhart Shire Council accepts payments for Rates Assessments by the following options:

eNotices

This is an easy method of paying your rates, can be via bank account details or card options. You can also setup automatic payments.

Go Green. Go Electronic. Sign Up at: http://lockhart.enotices.com.au/

Your eNotices reference number is on the bottom of page 1 of your rates notice. If you need assistance to register, please contact Council at  rates@lockhart.nsw.gov.au or 02 6920 5305 and ask for the Revenue Officer.

BPAY

Provided by Bendigo Bank – use the biller code and reference number found on your Rate Notice to make payments directly from your bank account.

AUSTRALIA POST

Pay in-store at your local Australia Post Office, online using Post Billpay – Post Billpay, by phone 13 18 16 or via the Auspost app.

BY MAIL

Cheque Payments Only – Simply detach the payment slip from the bottom of the notice and mail with payment to:
PO Box 21, Lockhart NSW 2656.

Please make cheques payable to Lockhart Shire Council and mark “Not Negotiable”.

Do not send cash.

Please note that receipts will not be issued for mailed payments, unless you complete the request on the bottom of the notice.

Any change of address details can be emailed to rates@lockhart.nsw.gov.au or post to PO Box 21, Lockhart NSW 2656.

 

IN PERSON

Payments may be made in person at:

Lockhart Shire Office, 65 Green Street, Lockhart

Office Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Payments may be made by cash, EFTPOS, credit card or cheque.

Payments can also be made in person at the Post Office. You will need a copy of your rates notice or instalment notice when paying at the Post Office.

Lockhart Council offers a rates instalment option to all ratepayers. Instalment details and dates are printed on your full rates notice, which is issued each year. Instalment notices are issued quarterly, with reminder notices issued if payment is not made. Interest is charged on overdue rates.

Rates instalment dates for 2023/24:

  • 1st instalment due: 31 August
  • 2nd instalment due: 30th November 12 January 2024
  •  3rd instalment due: 28th February
  • 4th instalment due: 31st May

603 Certificate Application Form

Pensioner Concession Application

When completing your application please ensure all required sections have been completed, including Declaration, Consent & Confirmation sections on page 3. Please also ensure that a photocopy of both sides of your Centrelink Pension Card is submitted with your application.

If your residence is in two names and are both applying then please complete a separate form for each owner.

If you have any queries please contact the Revenue Officer on (02) 6920 5305 or by emailing rates@lockhart.nsw.gov.au.