Rates

Find out how much your Regional Council rates are for the 2022-2023 rating year using our Rating Information Database.

Ways to pay your 2022/23 rates.

When you receive your rates invoice (either by post or by email), you’ll receive two key documents – your Rates Invoice and your Rates Assessment.

Setting up a direct debit is a secure, convenient way to pay your rates.

Since Bay of Plenty Regional Council was established in 1989 our rates have been invoiced and collected by the seven city and district councils across the region. 

Use this form to sign up to receive your future rates correspondence by email.

You may be eligible for a rates rebate, depending on your income, number of dependants and/or the type of building you own.

Rates forms to complete online or download.

From 1 July 2022, your lawyer needs to contact Regional Council and your local city or district council to ensure rate balances are paid.

Rates are used to create a healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities, and a vibrant Bay of Plenty region. 

Rates are payable on Māori freehold land, unless the land comes under one of the exceptions in the rates legislation, or Council decides to remit (not collect) or postpone collection.