Rates

Change of address / Contact details form

Click here to change your address, phone, email address and/or name on Councils’ records.

Request emailed rates notices (eNotices)

Click here to register on the eNotices Portal to receive rates notices via email or download copies of old rates notices.

Pay my rates online

Click here to pay for your rates online.

Direct debit request

Click here for direct debit related requests including lodge a new request, changing or cancelling an existing arrangement.

Pensioner concession rates rebate application

Click here to apply for a pensioner rebate if your property is in the Port Stephens Local Government area and it is your sole or principal place of residence.

Rating certificate application (section 603)

This certificate states the amount (if any) due or payable to Council by way of rates, charges or otherwise for a parcel of land. Click here to lodge a Rating Certificate Application via Councils Online Service Portal. If you haven’t registered yet, please do so to proceed to request an Online Certificate.

Financial hardship application

Click here to apply if you are a ratepayer, commercial tenant, community tenant and holiday van owner experiencing financial hardship and wish to receive consideration regarding current payment arrangements.

Refund request form

Click here to apply for a rates, sundry debtor, applications or other Council related refund requests.

Other Rates Related Application Forms/Agreements

Direct Debit Request Agreement (PDF 608 KB)
Farmland Rating Application Form (PDF 122.1 KB)
Residential Rating Application Form (PDF 123 KB)
Rating Certificate Application (PDF 247 KB)

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