The state government has advised Council to collect the FSPL on its behalf. 

The state government believes that local councils have established links with property owners, and through the annual rate notice Council already has the means to bill residents for the FSPL.

The FSPL must be listed on Council rate notices and collected by Council. All of the funds collected by Council must be paid to the state government. 

All land and property owners must pay the FSPL. This includes non-rateable and small or low-value properties. 

Council must also pay the FSPL on Council-owned property.

If you're having trouble paying your rates and levy, call the Rates Department on 9262 6292 for advice.

Only the state government sector, excluding local government, is exempt from paying the levy.

There will be a fixed charge of $132 for residential properties and $267 for non-residential properties, plus a variable rate based on your property’s capital improved value listed on your rate notice.

If you already receive a concession on your rates, you will automatically receive the concession on the levy.

The FSPL concession is $50. 

As the state government have said that the FSPL must be included in the rate notice, both portions need to be paid. 

If residents only pay their rates and not the FSPL, whatever payment they make will be divided proportionately between their rates and the FSPL, leaving both the rates and FSPL at a shortfall.

Interest will be charged on outstanding rates and levies.

If they remain unpaid, action to recover these debts may take place.