Paying your rates

Payment dates

You will receive four rates notices each year. Annual rate notices are sent in August, and reminder notices will be sent at least 14 days before the due dates of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th instalments. You must pay instalments by the following due dates:

1st instalment   30 September
2nd instalment  30 November
3rd instalment   28 February
4th instalment   31 May

Late payments

Late payments will incur additional interest at 10.5%pa on the amount outstanding from the due date. Pay your rates online now

Payment options

Online Payments
Access our secure online payment facility for credit card payments (MasterCard & Visa only). You will need the 12 digit reference number on the front of your notice. Note: Minimum $5.

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B-Pay
Contact your bank to make this payment directly from your cheque or savings account. Quote Biller code 1123 and your 12 digit reference number on the front of your notice. Note: Minimum $25.

By Phone
Phone 1300 067 479 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) and quote the 12 digit reference number on the front of your notice. Note: Minimum $5.

In Person
Payments can be made in person at:
Australia Post: Minimum $25 payment, credit cards not accepted.
Council Offices: During business hours only. EFTPOS is available for credit & debit cards.

Direct Debit
To have your instalments taken out of your Cheque/Savings/Credit account by Direct Debit, please contact Council's Rates Department on 9747 7200 or download the form from this page.

Mail
Mail your cheque or money order payable to Melton City Council, with the deposit slip enclosed to

Melton City Council
PO Box 21
Melton 3337

Please note we do not take responsibility for postal delays.

For more information, contact Council's Rates Officer on 9747 7200.