RATES NOTICES

The Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises the following key dates and information regarding 2025-2026 second half yearly rates notices run:

Rates Notices Issued: Wednesday 11 February 2026. Keep an eye on your mailbox or inbox from this date.

Haven’t Received Your Notice? If you have not received your rates notice by Wednesday 25 February 2026, please contact Council’s Rates Team. To receive future notices by email, visit Electronic Rate Notices to download a form to register your email or contact Council directly.

Full Payment Due: Tuesday 31 March 2026. If payment is received in full by this date, you will automatically be entered into the $2,000 Rates Incentive Scheme draw.**

Overdue Rates: From Wednesday 1 April 2026, any unpaid rates will accrue interest at 12.12% per annum (compounded daily).

Incentive Scheme Draw: Pay your rates in full by the due date and you’ll be automatically entered to win $2,000 in vouchers to spend at local Hinchinbrook businesses. Winners are randomly drawn at a public Council meeting on Tuesday 28 April 2026, and vouchers must be used within the Hinchinbrook Shire.

To view a full breakdown of rates categories please view the Rates and Charges 2025-2026 document on Council’s website at https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/

If a resident is experiencing financial hardship, Council encourages them to get in touch to discuss available support options. Visit https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/make-a-payment/ for more information. To view a full breakdown of rates categories please view document on Council’s website at https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/

Ways to pay: Rates can be paid to Hinchinbrook Shire Council through several convenient methods, including online via BPoint, in person at the Council office or any Australia Post outlet, by phone using Visa or MasterCard, through BPAY or POSTbillpay, by mail with a cheque or money order, or by setting up a direct debit for regular payments.

Visit in person at 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s Revenue Team on (07) 4776 4600.