2026 higher cap applications

The Minister for Local Government has set the average rate cap for the 2026-27 financial year at 2.75 per cent. If a council wishes to increase its average rates for this financial year by more than this amount, it had until 31 March 2026 to apply for a higher cap.

Higher cap applied for and approved

The following table outlines the higher cap that was sought (including minister's rate cap) for each financial year, and what we approved.