Rates and Charges
Our main source of income comes from rates and charges. Other funding comes through sources like government grants and revenue from investments.
Your rates and charges help to pay for a whole range of facilities and services in the Wollongong area like:
- looking after our beaches, parks and sportsgrounds
- collecting waste
- maintaining our roads
- managing our development assessment system
- running our libraries, community centres and many other programs.
Your rates also include a Stormwater Charge to manage water quality and quantity issues, introduced in accordance with the Local Government Amendment (Stormwater) Act 2005. This applies only to residential and business rate categories, and does not apply to vacant land.
If you’re having trouble paying any of your charges, or if you're an eligible pensioner suffering financial hardship, call Customer Service on (02) 4227 7111.
If you have questions about the value of your land, contact Land and Property Information NSW on (02) 4275 9400.