Ararat Rural City Council rates 2026–27
Ararat Rural City Council rates homes on their capital improved value for 2026–27, with a general rate of 0.0036 (0.36 cents in the dollar). It lists a municipal charge of $96 and a waste charge of $428 to $483.
Source checked
The 2026–27 figures
| Rating basis | Capital improved value (CIV) |
|---|---|
| General rate | 0.0036 in the dollar (0.36 cents per $ of CIV) |
| Municipal charge | $96 |
| Waste charge | $428 to $483Kerbside collection charge, $428 (3-bin system) to $483 (4-bin system). |
Worked example
For a home with a capital improved value of $650,000, using the council’s published 2026–27 figures. An example only, not any particular property.
| General ratesgeneral rate 0.0036 × the capital improved value. | $2,340 |
|---|---|
| Municipal chargeA fixed charge on each rateable property. | $96 |
| Waste chargeKerbside collection charge, $428 (3-bin system) to $483 (4-bin system). | $428 to $483 |
| Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy$139 plus 0.0173% of the capital improved value (residential, 2026–27). A state levy the council collects; concessions are not applied. | $251.45 |
| Total of the lines above | $3,115.45 to $3,170.45 |
Estimate for a property
The capital improved value is on the rates notice. Enter a whole-dollar amount.
Enter the capital improved value to see an estimate.
Source and dates
Ararat Rural City Council, 2026–27 budget or rates page. Figures checked ; due for a fresh check by . The council’s rates notice is the authority for a property’s bill. Spot a figure that has changed? Tell us at hello@propclario.com.au; corrections follow our editorial policy.