Pay Your Rates

There are three ways to pay your rates:

  • Pay in full

  • Four instalments

  • Monthly instalments

To qualify for one of these instalment options, you must pay the correct amount of the first instalment by the due date shown on your rates notice.

Are you having difficulty paying your rates?
We may be able to help. Find out more about rate assistance or pensioner rebates.

Direct Debit

Step 1.Before you begin

It takes about 5 minutes to complete this form and you will need to:

  • Tell us your name, email and phone number.
  • Provide your bank account or financial institution details.
  • Read and accept our Privacy Collection Statement displayed at the end of this form.

Step 2.Set up Direct Debit

Use the below form to request a direct debit arrangement for your rates and charges with Yarra Ranges Council. To be eligible for any direct payment options, please submit your direct debit request by 31 December for the current financial year.

Click here to complete the Online Direct Debit Request form.

Online

Step 1.Have your details

Make sure you have your details ready. Your rates notice contains your rates information including your reference number.

Step 2.Pay rates online

Pay your rates online through ePathway quickly and securely using a Visa or Mastercard.  

Pay online via ePathway

*Please note -  if you see an error in the payment screen, please refresh your browser window (Windows: ctrl + F5, Mac/Apple: Apple + R or command + R) to fix the issue.

Phone

Step 1.Find your details

Make sure you have your details ready. Your rates notice contains your rates information including your reference number.

Step 2.Pay rates over the phone

Call 13 18 16 to pay your rates over the phone.
Billpay code: 0335 Reference Number: Your reference number is located next to the Billpay logo on your rates notice

 

 

BPAY

Step 1.Find your details

Make sure you have your details ready. Your rates notice contains your rates information including your reference number.

Step 2.Use BPAY to pay rates

Use BPAY online, by phone or via your bank to pay your rates.

The BPAY code is: 8979

Your reference number is located next to the BPAY logo on your rates notice.

Mail

Step 1.Complete cheque details

Complete your cheque details with the information presented on your rate notice. Make your cheque payable to 'Shire of Yarra Ranges' and cross 'not negotiable'.

Step 2.Mail cheque

Mail your cheque to Yarra Ranges Council, PO Box 105, Lilydale 3140. Please include your address and assessment number on the reverse of the cheque.