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Local Government (Rating) Act 2002

Preliminary and key provisions - Key provisions - What kinds of rates may be set?

15: Uniform annual general charge

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"A fixed yearly fee for all homes and properties in a district, paid by everyone, no matter the size."

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A local authority can set a uniform annual general charge for all rateable land in its district. You will pay the same amount for each rating unit, or for each part of a rating unit that is used or lived in separately. This uniform annual general charge is considered a rate under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002.

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Part 1Preliminary and key provisions
Key provisions: What kinds of rates may be set?

15Uniform annual general charge

  1. A local authority may set a uniform annual general charge for all rateable land within its district, being—

  2. a fixed amount per rating unit; or
    1. a fixed amount per separately used or inhabited part of a rating unit.

      1. A uniform annual general charge is a rate for the purposes of this Act.