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City of Melbourne rates 2026–27

City of Melbourne rates homes on their net annual value for 2026–27, with a residential rate (per $ of NAV) of 0.039727 (3.9727 cents in the dollar). It lists no municipal charge and a waste charge of $165 to $392.

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The 2026–27 figures

City of Melbourne residential rates and charges, 2026–27
Rating basisNet annual value (NAV)
Residential rate (per $ of NAV)0.039727 in the dollar (3.9727 cents per $ of NAV)
Municipal chargeNone listed in the budget
Waste charge$165 to $392Property collection waste charge $165 (CIV up to $510,000) or $392 (CIV above $510,000), plus a public realm waste charge of 0.059294 cents per $CIV.

This rate comes from draft or estimated budget figures, so the rate on the rates notice may differ slightly.

Worked example

For a home with a net annual value of $32,500 (5% of a $650,000 capital improved value), using the council’s published 2026–27 figures. An example only, not any particular property.

Worked example for City of Melbourne
General ratesresidential rate (per $ of NAV) 0.039727 × the net annual value.$1,291.13
Waste chargeProperty collection waste charge $165 (CIV up to $510,000) or $392 (CIV above $510,000), plus a public realm waste charge of 0.059294 cents per $CIV.$165 to $392
Total of the lines above$1,456.13 to $1,683.13
  • The state’s Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy is worked out on the capital improved value, which is also on the rates notice, so it is not included here.
  • This rate comes from draft or estimated budget figures, so the rate on the rates notice may differ slightly.

Estimate for a property

This council rates on net annual value. For a home it is 5% of the capital improved value; both are on the rates notice.

Enter the net annual value to see an estimate.

Source and dates

City of Melbourne, 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.