The wide range of services provided and community infrastructure maintained by the Port Augusta City Council must be paid for. Information on or linked to this page is designed to assist in understanding the role of Council Rates today and how the rating system works. Council receives some funding in grants from other governments and raise some funds in user fees and charges, however about 49% of their revenue comes from the only tax they are allowed to raise: Council Rates.
LGA Rate Fact Sheets - All about Rates and Valuations
Further Information
2018/2019 Annual Business Plan & Budget Summary(653 kb)
Natural Resources Management Board Letter to Landholders(622 kb)
My Local Services App – How to Set Reminder Notifications(466 kb)