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Rates explained

Where your rates go, how they're calculated, regional council rates, rebates and what to do when buying or selling a home.

How rates are calculated

Rates are based on your property's capital value, land use and whether it receives targeted rates, a rates remission or is non-rateable.

Rates for 2024/2025

Breakdown of the Wellington City Council rates.

Sludge minimisation facility levy

In August 2024, we introduced a levy to all ratepayers to pay for the construction of the Moa Point sludge minimisation facility.

Regional Council rates

We collect rates on behalf of the Greater Wellington Regional Council. These rates are set by Greater Wellington.

Changing home ownership

When you are buying or selling a home, it's your responsibility to know what rates you owe.

Where your rates go

Your rates help to keep Wellington running.