Home ownership brings with it many rewards, but it also brings lots of additional costs and associated obligations, such as rates and levies. If you’re a home owner in the ACT, it’s important for you to be aware not only of your expenses and responsibilities, but also of the assistance options that may be available to you if you meet certain eligibility criteria.
Follow these links for more information on some of the key factors impacting ACT home owners.
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Rates
Home owners in the ACT pay rates to fund a range of services for the ACT community.
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Rates assistance
Home owners in the ACT pay rates to fund a range of services for the ACT community.
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Land tax
Generally, if you own a residential rental property, you pay land tax on it.
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Mortgage relief
This fund provides loans to people struggling to make their mortgage.
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Police, fire and emergency services levy
This tax helps cover the costs of our ACT community’s fire and emergency services.
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Safer families levy
This tax goes towards providing support and raising awareness of domestic violence.