Minimum Rate Increases

Local councils that are seeking to increase minimum rate levels above the statutory limit need to submit minimum rate applications to IPART for review and assessment. Councils should contact IPART to discuss their application as early as possible in the process.

Minimum Rate Increase application should be submitted through IPART's Local Government Council Portal. This User Guide gives detailed instructions on how to use Council Portal.

The following Fact Sheet and Information Papers may assist councils in preparing their 2023-24 applications:

• Fact Sheet - Minimum Rates in 2023-24
• Information Paper - Minimum Rates in 2023-24
• Information Paper - Community Engagement and Awareness

Application Forms

• Part A  and Part B

Guidelines

While IPART has been delegated responsibility for assessing and determining minimum rate applications, the Government has retained responsibility for setting the policy framework under which applications will be assessed. The Office of Local Government issues Guidelines to assist councils in preparing their applications.

Councils applying to increase minimum rates above the statutory limit must comply with the requirements set out in the Guidelines.

Guidelines for preparation of an application to increase minimum rates above the statutory limit

See past minimum rate increase applications and determinations.

Timeline

Below is the timeline for minimum rate increase applications for the 2023-24 financial year.

Enquiries

Any enquiries regarding minimum rate applications should be directed to:

Albert Jean by email to Albert_Jean@ipart.nsw.gov.au or by phone on (02) 9290 8413.