Rates

Property owners in the City of Parramatta are required to pay rates to Council.

These rates contribute to essential Council services and works, including in the following areas:

  • Local roads, guttering, signage and drainage
  • Cycleways, pools, golf and tennis courts
  • Parks, playgrounds, gardens, sports fields and nature reserves
  • Libraries, childcare centres, a range of community services for the elderly and youth, and neighbourhood safety projects
  • Community festivals, arts and cultural assistance
  • Town planning and development assessment.

Rates are Council’s most important revenue source.

Council’s rates are determined in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, with some properties (such as churches, schools or hospitals) exempt from paying rates.

Pay my Rates

Find flexible ways to pay your Council rates including online options in person BPAY phone post and Centrepay

View your Rates online

Choose how you receive your rates notices with Council’s fast and efficient electronic delivery options.

Rates Forms

Manage your rates with Council forms for rebates, exemptions, rating info, address changes and hardship relief.

Land Rates

Find details on Council land rates including valuations categories and how they affect your rates notice.

Pension Rebates

Learn about Council pensioner rebates including eligibility, concession amounts and how to apply.

Rates FAQs

Find answers to Council rates frequently asked questions, covering categories, calculations, payment options and hardship support.

How Rates Work

Learn how Council rates are calculated what they fund and why they are essential for community services.

Fees and Charges

Explore Council’s fees and charges for services, bookings, licences and memberships set annually, to support the City.

Where Your Rates Go in 2025

Council has budgeted a total spend of $572.6 million in operating and capital expenditure in the 2025/26 financial year.

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