This is a cost free , stress-free method of payment which allows Council to debit your bank/credit union/building society account. Payments of your rates or water accounts via Direct Debit can be quarterly; or payment in full; or by an agreed arrangement with Council of weekly, fortnightly, monthly. The amount payable will be automatically deducted from your nominated account on the due date for payment.
Simply request an application form by downloading the Direct Debit Request form. Complete and return the form to Council or alternatively contact Council’s Rates Section on 6626 7000, and a form will be forwarded to you.
You can pay your rates online through Council's eServices using Mastercard or Visa. Payment can be made on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au
You will need to click on Online Payments - 'Rates Payment' and then enter your reference number before clicking submit. The reference number is your assessment number shown on your (Blue) Rates and Charges Notice.
A Credit Card Service Fee of up to 0.53% applies.
Pay 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for the cost of a local call, with the exception of mobile phones which will be charged at mobile phone rates, by calling 1300 789 116. MasterCard or Visa cards are accepted. A Credit Card Service Fee including GST of up to 0.53% applies.
BPAY allows you the opportunity to pay over the phone, or through the Internet, from your cheque, savings or credit card account (Visa or MasterCard only). Please quote Biller Code 747105 and your Reference Number (Assessment number as shown on the Blue Rates and Charges Notice).
To make use of this option, you must initially contact your financial institution to ensure the BPAY facility is available at that institution.
Present you account at any Australia Post outlet to pay by cash or cheque or debit card. (No credit card can be used for payment at this facility.)
Simply include your cheque or money order payable to Byron Shire Council, together with the detachable deposit slip portion of the rate notice, to:
Byron Shire Council PO Box 219 Mullumbimby NSW 2482
You can pay in person at Council's Customer Service Centre at Station Street, Mullumbimby. Please present your rate notice when making payment. You can pay by cash or cheque. Office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4:00pm.
If you are making a single payment for the full year’s rates and charges, your payment is due on or before 31 August 2008.
If you are paying by quarterly instalments the due dates and the amounts payable for each instalment are shown on your Rates Notice. We will send you an instalment notice for the second, third and fourth instalments, one month before the payment is due.
The due dates for each instalment are 31 August, 30 November, 28 February and 31 May each year.
If your quarterly payment is not paid in full by the due date you will be charged interest on the amount owing. The interest charge is simple interest calculated daily, at the rate of 10% per annum. Please ensure your payment reaches Council by the due date shown on your notice. If you are paying by mail, you should make allowances for postage time.
Council is sympathetic towards ratepayers who have genuine difficulties in meeting their payment deadlines. Should you be in such a position please visit Council in person or contact Council’s Debt Recovery Officer on 6626 7000 in order to discuss your situation and to make a special repayment arrangement.