Rates calculator
Our rates calculator can help estimate your rates for a full financial year.
You can pay rates online, over the phone, in person at a customer service centre, by cheque, money order or BPAY, or set up a direct debit.
Rates are used to provide essential infrastructure and services.
If you own a property, you'll pay rates to your local council, unless the property, such as a church, school or hospital, is exempt.
Rates are calculated from property valuations supplied by the NSW Valuer General. The calculation of rates is tied to the value of your property, and the limits placed on councils in setting rates.
Pay your rates using one of the payment methods listed below.
Our online payment option accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and funds transfer from your bank account.
Pay rates onlineCall 1300 360 062 and follow the prompts. Payments from credit cards and savings accounts accepted.
Make the payment out to the City of Sydney and send to:
City of Sydney
GPO Box 5112
Sydney NSW 2001
We don’t issue receipts for payments made by post.
Our biller code is 7500. Your reference number is on your rates notice.
At a customer service centre, appointments are preferred. Cash payments over $5K not accepted.
Our rates calculator can help estimate your rates for a full financial year.
Rates are paid every year and can be paid in full or by quarterly instalments.
If you are paying in full, your rates are due on or before 31 August 2022.
The due dates for quarterly instalments are:
If you’re experiencing difficulties paying your rates on time, please call us to discuss alternative arrangements. You may be eligible for a financial hardship determination.
Interest calculated daily will be charged on the amount owing if you don’t pay your rates on time.
The interest rate for the 2022/23 financial year has been set at 6% per annum.
We may take legal action to recover unpaid rates and you’ll have to pay for this cost. However, every effort will be made to discuss repayment options with you.
3 levies and charges may be shown on your rates notice.