Rates Enquiry
Rates Enquiry

Rates Enquiry

Rates Enquiry

Have a question about your rates? We're here to help.
Last updated on: 09 April 2026

About your rates

Your rates help fund essential services and facilities across our community - including roads and footpaths, cycleways, playgrounds, libraries and waste services.
Around half of City of Newcastle's income comes from rates, with the remainder funded through grants, fees and charges, development contributions and investment income.

When to use this form

Use this form if you need to:
  • get help understanding your rates notice or any of the charges listed
  • check your eligibility for pensioner concessions
  • stop receiving your rates notice via the eNotices portal and switch to postal delivery
  • submit documents to us, such as a Power of Attorney or account authorisation
  • request forms or information that are not available in our service catalogue.

FAQs

Raise a request

If you have a question about your rates, we're here to help.

Next steps

  1. You'll receive an acknowledgement with your request and tracking numbers, allowing you to monitor its progress in our Customer Portal.
  2. We will reach out to you to discuss your enquiry and send you a notification when we complete your request.

Time frames

We will respond to your enquiry within 3-5 business days.