If you are a Bay of Plenty ratepayer, you will now be invoiced directly by us. We'll be sending invoices shortly and rates must be paid by 20 October 2022. You will continue to receive a rates invoice from your city or district council for their rates.
Changing how we collect 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.
Paying your rates
Key information about timings for the 2022/23 rates invoices and how and where you can pay your rates.
Receive your rates invoices by email
If you want to sign up to receive your rates correspondence by email, please complete this form.
Your invoice
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.
What your rates pay for
Rates are used to create a healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities, and a vibrant Bay of Plenty region.
Rates rebates and remissions
You may be eligible for a rates rebate, depending on your income, number of dependants and/or the type of building you own.
We’re making changes to rates
From August 2022 we're going to start collecting our rates ourselves. Since the Regional Council was established in 1989, the seven district and city councils across the region have been doing this for us. We’re making changes so that you can get to know the work your rates help fund.
You can find out more about rates, including your rates for this financial year (2021/22), what your rates pay for, and how to sign up to receive your rates by email by clicking the links below.