Merri-bek City Council rates 2026–27
Merri-bek City Council rates homes on their capital improved value for 2026–27, with a uniform rate of 0.0023395 (0.23395 cents in the dollar). It lists no municipal charge and a waste charge of $191.64 to $670.74.
Source checked
The 2026–27 figures
| Rating basis | Capital improved value (CIV) |
|---|---|
| Uniform rate | 0.0023395 in the dollar (0.23395 cents per $ of CIV) |
| Municipal charge | None listed in the budget |
| Waste charge | $191.64 to $670.74General rubbish charge $191.64 (80 L) to $670.74 (240 L); recycling ($53.78–$161.35), food & garden organics ($87.18–$196.16) and glass ($16.90–$38.02) bins are charged separately per bin. |
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 ratesuniform rate 0.0023395 × the capital improved value. | $1,520.68 |
|---|---|
| Waste chargeGeneral rubbish charge $191.64 (80 L) to $670.74 (240 L); recycling ($53.78–$161.35), food & garden organics ($87.18–$196.16) and glass ($16.90–$38.02) bins are charged separately per bin. | $191.64 to $670.74 |
| 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 | $1,963.77 to $2,442.87 |
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
Merri-bek 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.