Rates notices, due dates and payment options

The City of Ballarat sends out valuation and rates notices in August each year. You can receive your rates notice by email or post.

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Receive notices by email

With eNotices you can self-manage your properties, send notices to multiple email addresses, print additional copies, and view your notices online at any time.

  1. Go to ballarat.enotices.com.au
  2. Enter in your email address and eNotices Reference Number (you can find this on your rates notice)
  3. Check your email inbox and click the validation link
  4. Select a password and enter your mobile number 

Order a replacement copy of my rates notice

If you need a copy of your rates notice, you can request a copy through eServices or, if you receive your notices by email via eNotices, you can log in to your eNotices account and print a copy.

Rates payment due dates

You can pay your rates:

One lump sum payment or in instalments throughout the year. A lump sum payment is due on 15 February

Four instalments are due on:  

  1. 30 September
  2. 30 November
  3. 28 February
  4. 31 May

To pay by four instalments, the first instalment must be paid by 30 September. Reminder notices will be sent for the next instalments.

Ten (10) Monthly direct debit instalments due on 15 of each month from September to June.  

Payment options

Pay online with eServices

Pay with direct debit instalments Complete a Direct Debit Form or an online application via eServices and make payments in four or ten instalments from your nominated bank account. Payments can only be taken from a cheque or savings account. Please make sure you have enough funds on the due dates.

  • Ratepayers who have previously elected to pay by Direct Debit do not need to register again.
  • Please note: Direct Debit is not available if your account is in arrears.

Pay with BPAY using online banking or your bank’s smart phone app. Otherwise, please contact your participating bank, credit union or building society and quote your biller code and BPAY reference number on your notice.

  • Biller Code: 1420
  • Reference: the 7-digit number (assessment number) located on the front of your rates notice next to the BPay logo

By mail - send the payment slip with a cheque or money order made payable to City of Ballarat (no pins or staples). Keep the top of your notice for your records as a receipt.

Post Billpay - Visit Post Billpay or call 13 18 16 and have your notice on hand.

In person at any Australia Post branch or the City of Ballarat Customer Service Centre at 25 Armstrong Street South, Ballarat Central.