For the financial year 2025/26 Council has declared the following rates based on zoning under the NT Planning Scheme:
| Rating zone | Rate on UCV | Min.rate |
|---|---|---|
| R, RR (excluding RR in the suburb of Marlow Lagoon), LR, LMR, MR, HR, CL, FD, PS, SP8, SP9 (<10,000m2), SP9 (>20,000m2), SP10, SP11 and SP1*20 | 0.613130% | $1,459.16 |
| RR in the Suburb of Marlow Lagoon | 0.503708% | $1,459.16 |
| GI, LI and DV | 0.582798% | $1,482.24 |
| All other zoning | 0.874333% | $1,482.24 |
For a definition of the above zones, please refer to the NT Planning Scheme’s index of zones available here.
The waste service charge for the financial year 2025/26 is $612. The waste service charge is calculated on the basis of service delivery costs for providing collection and disposal services to residents.
Paying your rates
Your rates are due and payable in full, on or before the first instalment date - 30 September 2025. Alternatively, they can also be paid in four instalments before, or on the following dates:
- First instalment: 30 September 2025
- Second instalment: 30 November 2025
- Third instalment: 30 January 2026
- Fourth instalment: 30 March 2026
Early payment
Pursuant to Section 243 of the Local Government Act, Council has determined that a cash incentive be provided to encourage the prompt payment of rates and charges for the financial year.
The monetary incentive shall be offered through the conduct of a draw to be known as the ‘Early Bird Draw’ whereby the City of Palmerston will provide $1,500 cash prize to two successful ratepayers.
To be eligible to enter the ‘Early Bird Draw’, City of Palmerston Property Owners must pay their rates in full (including any arrears, fines, waste charges and any other charges) by the first instalment due date, 30 September 2025.
Only “ratepayers” who are natural persons, business owners or sporting groups are entitled to participate in the ‘Early Bird Draw’ - Government institutions are specifically excluded.
Overdue rates
In accordance to Section 245 Local Government Act Council charges interest on rates not paid by the due date. Interest is charged at 11.4% per annum calculated on a daily basis.
Calculating rates
To calculate an estimate of your rates for this and the coming financial rating year, you will need the Unimproved Capital Value (UCV) from your most recent valuation notice.
Your annual rate notice will also show other charges such as your garbage bin size.
To use the calculator:
- Insert the UCV from your most recent valuation notice.
- Select your rating zone.
- Select your Waste Management Type (if applicable).
How to find your UCV:
Visit NT Atlas and Spatial Data Directory
For help using the site click here
Rates Calculator
Please note this estimator is provided for illustrative purposes and does not reflect actual charges or amounts due. This calculator does not include rebates or other adjustments and is subject to change.
This estimate cannot be substituted for actual Rate Notices or Certificates from the Council and Council cannot be held liable for an incorrect estimate.
The information contained on this site is provided in good faith, however Council makes no statements, representations or warrants about the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by this estimator.