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Pay your rates by direct debit

You can apply here to pay your Hawke's Bay Regional Council rates by Direct Debit. This is the easiest way to pay, as we will adjust your payment amounts each year for you.

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We can arrange a direct debit option to spread your rates payments, with a monthly plan. 

If you are setting up a new direct debit to pay your rates, you can choose from three options:

  1. One annual payment on the due date of 20 September. 
  2. Pay your current rates for 2023-24 in full by the due date of 20 September 2023, and we will then set up a 12 month payment arrangement to clear your estimated 2024-25 rates by 20 September 2024.
  3. Include this year’s rates balance into your direct debit payments. This means that you will initially pay a higher amount each month to clear the current 2023-24 rates plus the estimated 2024-25 rates by 20 September 2024. 

Please note: If you sign up to direct debit you will not be charged a penalty fee on the 21 September, as long as your direct debit payments are paid.

Financial hardship

If you are currently experiencing financial hardship, and direct debit is not an option, our Rates team can help set up an alternative payment arrangement. Please tall our team +64 6 835 9200 for a confidential discussion.

How much will my rates payments be on direct debit?

Before you sign up to direct debit you can check what your rates monthly direct payments would be.

Just enter your address and the month you would like to start your repayments, and the calculator will work out your potential monthly payments. Check out the 'things to know' on this page before using this calculator. 

How to pay by direct debit

You can use the online form below for up to 3 properties. If you have more than 3 properties, simply complete the form again.

If you prefer you can complete the direct debit form by hand rather than online. You'll need to complete a separate form for each property.

Printable direct debit form

Rates direct debit form

Please complete this form and submit. We will then be in touch to confirm your direct debit.

Follow this link if the form fails to load. online form.

Things to know:

  • Monthly payment amounts in the calculator do not reflect any credit or debit balances carried forward from previous rating year(s). These will alter the monthly repayment amount.
  • Monthly deductions will be made on the 20th of each month, even if this falls on a weekend or public holiday.
  • Clean Heat or Sustainable Homes - this direct debit calculator does not include or replace any direct debits for financial assistance.

  • An option for a single direct debit payment on the due date is also available. These will occur on 20 September each year, which is the new due date for paying your rates.

  • This calculator should not be used to set up your own payment plan by internet banking or automatic payment through your bank, as any private payment arrangements must clear the balance by 20 September each year, to avoid a penalty on the outstanding balance.
    With a Direct Debit lodged through  the regional council, you will receive non-penalty status, provided all payments are honoured on the 20th of each month

  • This amount has been calculated to clear rates by 20 September 2023. If you start payments partway through the year, your deductions will initially be higher in order to clear rates by the due date. From 20 October 2023 payments will be recalculated across a full 12 month period and the new payment amount will be notified on your invoice.

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