Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises the following key dates and information regarding 2025-2026 first half yearly rates notices run:
Rates Notices issued: Wednesday 13 August 2025. Keep an eye on your mailbox or inbox from this date.
Haven’t Received Your Notices? If you have not received your rates notices by Wednesday 27 August 2025, please contact Council’s Revenue Team. We can issue a digital copy and provide tailored estimates to help set up a payment plan. To receive future notices by email, register your email via our website or contact Council directly.
Full Payment Due: Tuesday 30 September 2025. If payment is received in full by this date, you will be entered into the $2,000 Rates Incentive Scheme draw.
Overdue Rates: From Wednesday 1 October 2025, any unpaid rates will accrue interest at 12.12% per annum (compounded daily).
Incentive Scheme Draw: Pay your rates in full by the due date and you’ll be automatically entered to win $2,000 in vouchers to spend at local Hinchinbrook businesses. Winners are randomly drawn at a public Council meeting on Tuesday 28 October 2025, and vouchers must be used within the Hinchinbrook Shire.
To view a full breakdown of rates categories please view the Rates and Charges 2025-2026 document on Council’s website at https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/
Ways to pay: Rates can be paid to Hinchinbrook Shire Council through several convenient methods, including online via BPoint, in person at the Council office or any Australia Post outlet, by phone using Visa or MasterCard, through BPAY or POSTbillpay, by mail with a cheque or money order, or by setting up a direct debit for regular payments.
If a resident is experiencing financial hardship, Council encourages them to get in touch to discuss available support options. Visit https://www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/our-council/rates-and-charges/make-a-payment/ for more information.
Contact us: Visit us in person at 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham, email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or call Council’s Revenue Team on 4776 4600.
MARY-ANNE UREN
Chief Executive Officer