Colac Otway Shire Council rates 2026–27
Colac Otway Shire Council rates homes on their capital improved value for 2026–27, with a residential rate, Colac/Elliminyt of 0.002935 (0.2935 cents in the dollar), or a residential rate, balance of shire of 0.002495 (0.2495 cents in the dollar). It lists a municipal charge of $222 and a waste charge of $368 to $481.
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The 2026–27 figures
| Rating basis | Capital improved value (CIV) |
|---|---|
| Residential rate, Colac/Elliminyt | 0.002935 in the dollar (0.2935 cents per $ of CIV) |
| Residential rate, balance of shire | 0.002495 in the dollar (0.2495 cents per $ of CIV) |
| Municipal charge | $222 |
| Waste charge | $368 to $481Waste management charge, $368 (fortnightly kerbside collection) to $481 (weekly kerbside collection); four-bin system with FOGO, recycling and glass. |
The council lists more than one residential rate. Which one applies depends on the property’s rating category, which the council decides and the rates notice shows.
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 ratesBetween the residential rate, Colac/Elliminyt (0.002935) and the residential rate, balance of shire (0.002495), × the capital improved value. The council decides which applies to a property. | $1,621.75 to $1,907.75 |
|---|---|
| Municipal chargeA fixed charge on each rateable property. | $222 |
| Waste chargeWaste management charge, $368 (fortnightly kerbside collection) to $481 (weekly kerbside collection); four-bin system with FOGO, recycling and glass. | $368 to $481 |
| 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 | $2,463.20 to $2,862.20 |
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
Colac Otway Shire 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.