Pay your rates
Due dates for rates payments
| Instalment | Last day for payment to avoid penalty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Friday 28 August 2026 |
| 2 | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| 3 | Friday 26 February 2027 |
| 4 | Friday 28 May 2027 |
Penalties are charged for late payments. To avoid a 10% penalty rates instalments must be paid in full by the due date. An additional 10% penalty is charged, over and above the late instalment penalty, six-monthly on all previous years’ rates arrears which remain unpaid by June 30 and December 31.
If you think you may have trouble paying your rates on time, please get in touch with our Customer Service team on (03) 211 1777.
Ways to pay your rates
Pay by direct debit
Paying by direct debit is the easiest way to manage your rates bill, and ensures you don't need to remember to pay before the due date.
You can choose the frequency of your payments to suit you: weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly.
How it works
After submitting direct debit authorisation form, you'll receive a letter confirming your bank account details, payment frequency, and start date. Your rates will be automatically debited out of your bank account. Any changes to your rates will automatically adjusted
You can request to change your method of payment or frequency of payment at any time.
Pay online with your credit/debit card
You can pay your rates using your credit or debit card via the ICC Online services portal.
Rate assessment number
Please take note of your rate assessment number on the left hand side of the invoice above the name and postal address and on the slip at the bottom of the invoice. The rate assessment number links your payment to the property.
Paying using internet banking
You can pay using phone or internet banking directly to our account.
| Bank | BNZ |
|---|---|
| Name | Invercargill City Council |
| Account no. | 02 0924 0019668 02 |
It's important that you include the relevant Name and Assessment no. from your rates invoice so we can identify the payment.
| Particulars | Code |
|---|---|
| The name that appears on the invoice (12 spaces only available) | LRA + the assessment number. E.g. the assessment number from the rates invoice LRA 99991/2 would be entered into the Code field as LRA99991/2. |
What if I want to pay rates for multiple properties?
If you own multiple properties it is essential that you setup separate payments for each rated property using it's own particular LRA number.
What if I have sold or purchased a property in the last 12 months?
If you have sold or purchased a property in the last 12 months, ensure you have updated the relevant payment reference details (LRA number) in your internet banking. If this information is not updated, payments will continue to be credited to your old property rather than your new property.
Visit us to pay in person
Visit us to pay your rates in person - we accept cash and EFTPOS.
Opening hours
- 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday
- Closed public holidays and weekends.
Address
Te Hīnaki Civic Building, 101 Esk Street, Invercargill 9810
Save time by getting your rates invoices by email.
