IPART approves council rate increase of 12 per cent

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Council’s request for a Special Rate Variation (SRV) of 12 per cent from 1 July 2025.

The rate increase of 12 per cent, including the 3.8 per cent rate peg, will see an average increase in rates of around $3.46 a week.

IPART carried out a four week consultation period between February and March 2025 and received 46 submissions and 390 survey responses for Shoalhaven City Council. The Tribunal assessed the applications in accordance with the Office of Local Government’s criteria and based on compliance with the required criteria, the Tribunal approved the application.

Council has now adopted the 12% rate rise through the 2025/26 Delivery Program Operational Plan and Budget.