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Looking to pay a fee or fine? City of Ballarat has different options for you depending on what you're trying to pay. Check the bottom or back of your invoice for payment options.

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I need to make a payment plan

In a bid to ensure your rates payments are as simple as possible, this year you are again able to access a monthly instalment option. This is available via direct debit on the 15th of each month from September to June. You can also pay your rates in quarterly instalments on 30 September, 30 November, 28 February and 31 May.Direct debit registrations can be made online via eServices or by returning the completed direct debit request form to ...

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Support available for ratepayers experiencing payment difficulties

Are you aware of the rate payment options available to you? The City of Ballarat is encouraging ratepayers experiencing payment difficulties to contact the Customer Experience team to learn about the payment options and support available to them with making rates payments. It follows the City of Ballarat’s distribution of Courtesy Reminder Notices for the payment of rates, which ratepayers can expect to receive in the coming weeks. &...

Need a little more help to sign up for rates direct debits?

Signing up for direct debits to pay your rates is quick and easy. Please note: Any arrears must be paid before signing up for direct debit. You will need to sign up for direct debit before 12 September. The option to apply will not be available in sServices after this date. How to sign up for direct debits with eServices: Log into your eServices account. If you don't have one, it's easy to sign up for an eServices acco...

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Managing my Certification Application

What is a Public Open Space Contribution? When proposing to subdivide your land into either three or more lots (or into two lots where there is further subdivision potential), you are required to make a public open space contribution. This contribution is a requirement of clause 53.01 and the schedule to clause 53.01 of the Ballarat Planning Scheme. Typically, the contribution is a ‘cash’ contribution equal to five...

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Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL)

The Development Infrastructure Levy (DIL) is a contribution towards major civil infrastructure in the Ballarat West Growth Area including drainage, roads, intersections, and recreational open spaces.

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How and when do I pay my rates?

The City of Ballarat sends out valuation and rates notices in August each year.You can receive your rates notice by email or post.If you need a copy of your rates notice, you can request a copy through eServices.Sign up to receive and view your rates notices online.

We invite tenders for all contracts with a value over $300,000. Preferred suppliers are appointed only after a formal tender process.

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Parking in Ballarat

One hour of free parking every day via meter or app, top up anywhere, and automatic payments.

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Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

The Community Infrastructure Levy is a contribution that goes towards the construction of community facilities such as kindergartens, libraries, community hubs, maternal and child health rooms and, sport pavilions.This levy is a one-off payment. It must be paid before a building permit for construction of a new dwelling is issued, as specified in the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987 and mandated under Section 24(5) of the Bui...