City of Palmerston has released its draft Municipal Plan 2026-27 for community to provide their thoughts.
The draft plan focuses on delivering quality services, initiatives and projects that are sustainable and valued by the community. The plan sets the path forward for the next year, and allows you as the community to see where your rates are going.
Key information
Rates will increase in 2026 - 27 as follows:
- 4.9% increase to the minimum rate for Residential and Residential Marlow Lagoon (equivalent to $71.50)
- 5.9% increase to the minimum rate for Commercial and Industrial properties (equivalent to $87.45)
- 4.9% increase to the Rate in the Dollar Residential and Residential Marlow Lagoon properties
- 5.9% increase to the Rate in the Dollar for Commercial properties
- 7% increase to the Rate in the Dollar for all Industrial properties
- Waste charges will increase by $19.00 for the year for residential properties with access to Archer Waste Management Facility remaining for all Palmerston residents.
Community Engagement
Join the conversation on the draft Municipal Plan, Long Term Financial Plan or Fees and Charges from now until 5 May.
You can contact us via phone 8935 9922 or pop into Civic Plaza between 7:30am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday, or email us at palmerston@palmerston.nt.gov.au.
You can also fill out the feedback form below. If you would like to be contacted after the engagement, please make sure to leave your contact details below. The Municipal Plan will go back to the Council meeting on 2 June 2026.
Attn: Chief Executive Officer
Municipal Plan and Budget 2026-27 submission
City of Palmerston, PO BOX 1, Palmerston NT 0831
Email: governance@palmerston.nt.gov.au
Key documents
Draft Municipal Plan 2026 - 27
Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2027 - 36
Draft Fees and Charges 2026 - 27
Project Stages
- Open This consultation is open for contributions.
- Under Review
- Closed This consultation is closed for contributions.