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Local government

Victorian councils can’t raise their rates by more than a limit called the rate cap. We assess council requests to go above the cap and check that councils follow it.

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Council rate cap

Annual council rate caps

Find this year’s rate cap, past caps and how the cap is set.

For ratepayers

Information for ratepayers

Find out how the rate cap affects your rates bill, and who to contact if you can’t pay or have a question.

Council compliance reports

Check whether your council followed the rate cap.

For councils

Guidance to help councils comply with rate caps

Find guidance and templates to help councils comply with the rate cap.

Higher rate cap applications

See how councils apply to go above the rate cap and what we consider when assessing applications.

Rate capping outcomes reports

Read our reports on how rate capping has affected council finances, services and infrastructure.

Local government studies and reviews

Read our earlier research and reviews about local government (2015 and 2017).

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