Police, fire and emergency services levy
The Police, Fire and Emergency Services Levy (formerly the Fire and Emergency Services Levy) is imposed to cover costs associated with these services for the ACT, the levy is charged on all rateable properties in the ACT.
The amount payable for the Levy is detailed in your Rates Assessment Notice.
On or after 1 July 2023, the calculations are as follows:
Residential and Rural properties: Fixed Charge of $375
Commercial properties: AUV x Marginal Rates see table below
Average Unimproved Value (AUV) of your property | Rating factor (%) valuation charge |
|---|---|
Less than or equal to $300,000 | 0.6897% of the AUV of the property |
$300,001 - $2,000,000 | $2,069.10 plus 0.8125% of the part of the AUV that is more than $300,000 |
More than $2,000,000 | $15,881.60 plus 0.8443% of the part of the AUV that is more than $2,000,000 |
Use the calculator below to get an estimate of the amount you owe for the Levy. You can also use it to calculate an estimate on your rates and land tax.
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Reference Material
Further information on the Police, Fire and Emergency Services Levy is available at Taxation Administration (Amounts Payable—Rates) Determination 2023 DI2023-160.
Payment
Pensioners eligible for a rates rebate will receive a rebate on the levy capped at $98.