City of Greater Geelong rates 2026–27
City of Greater Geelong rates homes on their capital improved value for 2026–27, with a residential rate of 0.00212512 (0.212512 cents in the dollar). It lists no municipal charge and a waste charge of $544.20 to $702.70.
Source checked
The 2026–27 figures
| Rating basis | Capital improved value (CIV) |
|---|---|
| Residential rate | 0.00212512 in the dollar (0.212512 cents per $ of CIV) |
| Municipal charge | None listed in the budget |
| Waste charge | $544.20 to $702.70Waste management charge, $544.20 standard service; $702.70 with the optional upgrade to a 240-litre garbage bin ($158.50). |
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 ratesresidential rate 0.00212512 × the capital improved value. | $1,381.33 |
|---|---|
| Waste chargeWaste management charge, $544.20 standard service; $702.70 with the optional upgrade to a 240-litre garbage bin ($158.50). | $544.20 to $702.70 |
| 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 | $2,176.98 to $2,335.48 |
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
City of Greater Geelong, 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.