The Council uses the different property types to ensure all rateable land makes an equitable financial contribution to the cost of carrying out of the functions of the Council. Broadly, your rate payments go toward:
- Construction and maintenance of public infrastructure,
- Development and provision of health and community services, and
- Provision of general administration and support services
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Type or class of land
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2022-23
cents/$CIV |
2023-24
cents/$CIV |
Change
|
|
Residential (Benalla) properties
|
0.003479 |
0.003277 |
-5.81%
|
|
Residential (Rural Township) properties
|
0.002847 |
0.002560 |
-10.08%
|
|
Business properties
|
0.006110 |
0.005509 |
-9.84%
|
|
Vacant Land (Benalla) properties
|
0.006094 |
0.004798 |
-21.27%
|
|
Vacant Land (Rural Township) properties
|
0.002890 |
0.002269 |
-21.49%
|
|
Rural (Non Farming) properties
|
0.002747 |
0.002377 |
-13.47%
|
|
Rural (Farmland) properties
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0.002246 |
0.001838 |
-18.17%
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Types and Classes: Any land used primarily for residential purposes
Level of Rate: 0.003277
Amount of Rates Raised: $6,841,590
Proportion of Total Rates: 45.56 per cent
Geographic Location: Situated in the Benalla urban area.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- LDRZ - Low Density Residential Zone
- GRZ - General Residential Zone
- UFZ - Urban Floodway Zone
- MUZ - Mixed Use Zone
Residences established on other zones with existing non-conforming rights are also eligible for inclusion in this category.
Types of Buildings: All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to the expiry of the Financial Year.
Types and Classes: Land used primarily for residential purposes
Level of Rate: 0.002560
Amount of Rates Raised: $198,029
Proportion of Total Rates: 1.32 per cent
Geographic Location: Situated in a Rural Township location.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- TZ - Township Zone
- LDRZ - Low Density Residential Zone.
Residences established in other zones with existing non-conforming rights are also eligible for inclusion in this category. Properties located adjacent to established Township precincts, with a land area of generally less than 5ha and located in the Form Zone - FZ, will be included in this category.
Types of Buildings: All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to the expiry of the Financial Year.
Types and Classes: Any land used primarily for a commercial or industrial business purpose
Level of Rate: 0.005509
Amount of Rates Raised: $2,158,981
Proportion of Total Rates: 14.38 per cent
Geographic Location: Wherever located within the municipal district.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- C1Z - Commercial One Zone
- C2Z - Commercial Two Zone
- IN1Z - Industrial One Zone
- IN2Z - Industrial Two Zone
- TZ - Township Zone
- IN3Z - Industrial Three Zone
- MUZ - Mixed Use Zone
Businesses established in other zones (i.e. GRZ - General Residential Zone) with existing no-conforming rights are also eligible for inclusion in this category.
Types of Buildings: All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to the expiry of the Financial Year.
Types and Classes: Any land on which no improvements (excluding sheds and other minor constructions) have been constructed and where a permit to build a dwelling is assured.
Level of Rate: 0.004798
Amount of Rates Raised: $361,092
Proportion of Total Rates: 2.40 per cent
Geographic Location: Situated in the Benalla urban area.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- LDRZ - Low Density Residential Zone (situated adjacent to the Benalla urban area)
- GRZ - General Residential Zone
- MUZ - Mixed Use Zone
Types and Classes: Any land on which no improvements (excluding sheds and other minor constructions) have been constructed
Level of Rate: 0.002269
Amount of Rates Raised: $10,780
Proportion of Total Rates: 0.07 per cent
Geographic Location: Situated in a Rural Township location.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- TZ - Township Zone
- LDRZ - Low Density Residential Zone (situated in a Rural Township)
Properties located adjacent to established township precincts, with a land area of generally less than 5ha and located in the Farm Zone - FZ, will be included in this category.
Types and Classes: Any land used primarily for rural living and/or non-farming purposes
Level of Rate: 0.002377
Amount of Rates Raised: $1,943,483
Proportion of Total Rates: 12.94 per cent
Geographic Location: Situated in a rural location (excluding areas immediately adjacent to rural township precincts) within the municipal district.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- RLZ - Rural Living Zone
- FZ - Farming Zone
- FCZ - Rural Conservation Zone
- UFZ - Urban Floodway Zone
Types of Buildings: All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to the expiry of the Financial Year.
Types and Classes: Any land which is ‘farm land’ within the meaning of section 2(1) of the Valuation of Land Act 1960. A property considered farmland is:
- 2ha or greater in area unless it forms part of a larger farming enterprise
- Used for one or a combination of the listed farming pursuits
- Primarily used by a business with a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character
- Operates with the intention and prospect of making a profit from its farming activities
Properties between 2ha and 40ha, unless that property forms part of a larger farming enterprise of 40ha or more, need to complete an Application for Farm Rate to be approved prior to inclusion in the Rural-Farmland category. Properties of 40ha or more are automatically allocated to the Rural-Farmland category.
Level of Rate: 0.001838
Amount of Rates Raised: $3,504,036
Proportion of Total Rates: 23.33 per cent
Geographic Location: Wherever located within the municipal district.
Use of Land: Any use permitted under the Benalla Planning Scheme.
Planning Scheme Zoning: The zoning applicable to each rateable land within this category, as determined by the Benalla Planning Scheme, includes:
- FZ - Farming Zone
- RCZ - Rural Conservation Zone or subject to an approved land use activity
- RLZ - Rural Living Zone
- LDRZ - Low Density Residential Zone
- IN1Z - Industrial One Zone
Types of Buildings: All buildings which are now constructed on the land or which are constructed prior to the expiry of the Financial Year.