A draft Rates Financial Hardship Policy has been developed to establish a transparent framework for Council to define what support is available for ratepayers who are experiencing financial hardship and the method of managing and collecting unpaid rates.
This policy outlines the types of support ratepayers may be able to access under the grounds of financial hardship, including options for payment plans, deferrals for payment, and in certain circumstances the waving of interest on late payments.
The proposed policy applies to all ratepayers' principal place of residence within the Hume municipality. Other property owners may also apply for financial hardship in limited circumstances.
The policy has been developed in accordance with our principles of ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Social Justice’, and commitment to Child Safe Standards and Gender Equality.
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Background
A draft Rates Financial Hardship Policy has been developed to establish a transparent framework for Council to define what support is available for ratepayers who are experiencing financial hardship and the method of managing and collecting unpaid rates.
This policy outlines the types of support ratepayers may be able to access under the grounds of financial hardship, including options for payment plans, deferrals for payment, and in certain circumstances the waving of interest on late payments.
The proposed policy applies to all ratepayers' principal place of residence within the Hume municipality. Other property owners may also apply for financial hardship in limited circumstances.
The policy has been developed in accordance with our principles of ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Social Justice’, and commitment to Child Safe Standards and Gender Equality.
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Stages
Consultation Opens
Rates Financial Hardship Policy has finished this stage
13 September 2022
Consultation Closes
Rates Financial Hardship Policy has finished this stage
13 October 2022
Feedback Considered
Rates Financial Hardship Policy is currently at this stage
October/November 2022
Final Policy to be Adopted
this is an upcoming stage for Rates Financial Hardship Policy