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Rates search

A conveyancing questionnaire takes approximately (5 working days).

The following information is provided on the rates search:-

  • Unimproved value
  • Current rates position
  • Fire levy
  • Water meter details including last water meter reading
  • Town plan zoning
  • Realignments
  • Resumptions or easement requisitions
  • Requisitions - Water, sewerage and health
  • Trade waste requirements
  • Property related debt

 

A special water meter reading can also be obtained for an additional fee.  A special reading request will provide an updated reading for adjustment at settlement. 

The search fee can be paid by one of the following methods:-

  1. At any council service centre by cheque/cash/credit card
  2. Mail
  3. Debtors account (If an account is required with council please contact the customer service centre to obtain a credit application form.)

 

A search form must be completed and returned with payment and include the following details:

  • Current owner and property details
  • Real property description
  • Date of settlement
  • Preferred delivery method
  • Date of reading
Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 March 2011 15:53

Appeal against rate category

Ratepayers have the right to object against the differential rate category their land is included in.

Council's differential general rate is determined by using the unimproved value provided by the Department of Environment and Resource Management in conjunction with land use codes determined by the Toowoomba Regional Council.

A ratepayer may exercise their right of objection by completing and lodging council's 'Notice of objection against categorisation' form within 30 days of the date of issue of the rate notice (ie. by the due date of the rate notice).  This form is available from each service centre or council's website (www.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.au).

Objections are to be considered within 5 working days of receipt of notice of the objection.  The ratepayer will be advised in writing of council's decision and the necessary adjustments will be made to the property if approved.

In assessing any objection council will consider information held in its land records and where necessary undertake a property inspection to establish actual land use.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 March 2011 15:56

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