In line with NSW government restrictions, stay-at-home orders currently apply in Lake Macquarie City. Stay safe Lake Mac
About half of Council’s yearly income comes from rates. Your rates help us provide the Lake Macquarie community with services including road maintenance, footpaths and cycleways, upkeep of parks and reserves, planning and development services, our Lake Mac Libraries and Swim Centres, lifeguard services on our beaches, dedicated services for young people, families, people with disability and the over 55s.
Pay your rates online
Your notice schedule explained
Sign up to receive your rates notice by email
View your rates history and details
Apply for a refund on overpaid rates
Change the name or address that appears on your rates notice
Use our secure payment gateway to make a payment online
Set up a new direct debit payment for your rates, or cancel or amend your existing direct debit rates payment
Set up direct debit for a sundry debtor account.
Apply for a Section 603 Certificate to see outstanding rates, charges and debts payable to Council in relation to a property
Eligible pensioners can apply for a rebate on their rates
Apply for financial hardship assistance in relation to your rates.
Notify of deceased ratepayer