Fire and emergency services levy
Description
The Fire and Emergency Services Levy is charged on all rateable properties in the ACT to partly cover the cost of providing fire and emergency services.
Levy amount
The Fire and Emergency Services Levy in 2012-13 is imposed on all rateable properties as follows:
Residential and Rural: Fixed Charge $104.80
Commercial: AUV x 0.4093%
Payment
The amount imposed for the Fire and Emergency Services Levy for each property, together with the payment options, are detailed on your 2012-13 Rates Assessment Notice. Property owners have the option of paying their rates and levy assessment in full by the first due date and receive a 3% discount, or by four quarterly instalments throughout the year.
Pensioners eligible for a rates rebate will also receive a 50% rebate on their portion of the levy. Further information about payment and pensioner assistance is available at Rates assistance.
Relevant links
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| Online Feedback | Revenue Accounts |
| Telephone | (02) 6207 0049, 6207 0116, 6207 0122 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday (excluding ACT public holidays) |
| Facsimile | (02) 6207 0036 |
Exchange of information
To assist in the identification and assessment of ACT taxes and grants we exchange information with other Revenue Offices and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
The exchange of information with other Revenue Offices is in accordance with part 9 of the Taxation Administration Act 1999 (ACT) and similar legislation in the States and the Northern Territory. The exchange of information with the ATO is in accordance with subsection 355-65 (5) Schedule 1 of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth).
