Please be advised that the Stawell Relief Centre is now open at Grampians Community Health, 22 Patrick Street, Stawell. Access is via the back entrance and follow the signs. Our team is available to help those needing a variety of support services, including medical. Please click the below link to find out more.
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Please be advised that our Customer Service offices will be closed for the festive period from 12pm on Tuesday, December 24 reopening again as usual on Thursday, January 2 from 8.30am. If you need urgent assistance during this time, please call (03) 5358 8700. For more information on other service closures and contact information, please visit the below web page.
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The Fire Services Property Levy is a state government charge that was previously included on insurance premiums. It is now being collected by local government as part of your rates.
Council collects the levy in our municipality and all money goes directly to the state government.
The levy is payable on all Victorian property, including council owned property.
The levy is made up of two components:
1. A fixed charge of $132 for residential properties and $267 for non-residential properties.
2. A variable charge based on the property's capital improved value (as shown on your rate notice).
The levy is listed as a separate item on your rate notice and you can pay it with your rates.
There is a $50 concession for eligible pensioners and veterans. Property owners who currently receive a pension rate concession on their principal place of residence will automatically receive the FSPL concession.
To learn more about the Fire Services Property Levy, please visit the State Revenue Office website To find out approximately how much you will be contributing, you can use the Fire Services Property Levy calculator here>>>