How we calculate your rates

Each year, when preparing our annual budget, we calculate the total rates revenue required to fund construction, sport and recreation, parks, roads, maintenance, and community services. The amount is capped by the Minister for Local Government, limiting the amount councils can increase their total revenue from general rates and municipal charges.

The total rates revenue required is divided by the combined value of all rateable properties in the City of Casey. The resulting figure is referred to as the rate in the dollar.

We then multiply the rate in the dollar by the market value/capital improved value of a customer’s property to determine the amount of general rates we apply to that property.

Additional charges

Waste charges and the Emergency Services & Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy are added to the general rates to determine the annual rates amount for each property.

We will also subtract any concessions that may apply.

Example calculation

We determine the 'market value' of a property to be $400,000.
We determine the 'rate in the dollar' to be 0.0021931497.
We multiply $400,000 by 0.0021931497 to get a 'general rate' of $877.26.
We add the additional charges and subtract any concessions that may apply.

Object to a valuation

Since the 2023 general valuation, Valuer-General Victoria is responsible for determining valuations for all 79 councils in the state. The valuation of your property is based on:

market changes in your area
recent, comparative sales
location and land size
building value (size, age, quality and condition of your property)
any other improvements and extensions to your property.

Please note, the valuations are for rating purposes and may be different from a bank or real estate market valuation.

Valuation objections must be lodged within 2 months of receiving your rates notice. Before submitting an objection online, we encourage you to discuss with your valuer at Council.

call us on 9705 5200
lodge objection online

What your rates pay for

Roadworks and maintenance	Tree maintenance including cleanup during storms Local road and footpath maintenance and development Drainage maintenance Traffic control
Parks and facilities	Parks, reserves and playgrounds Sporting grounds and facilities Indoor facilities such as leisure centres, swimming pools and halls Local attractions such as Bunjil Place, Myuna Farm, Old Cheese Factory and Wilson Botanic Park
Community services	Aged services such as home help, meals on wheels and funding for senior citizens clubs Youth centres and counselling services Family services such as family day care and kindergartens
Building and waste services	Planning and controlling the appropriate development and use of land Building controls Waste collection (rubbish, recycling, hard waste and green waste)
Ensuring a safe community	Animal management Dumping issues, parking issues and noise problems Health services such as immunisations and food testing Disaster control and reinstatement Emergency Services & Volunteers Fund (ESVF)

View the 2025/26 Rates Brochure to find out more about how your rates are invested.