Residential
Business / Commercial
Lifestyle / Farm
Enter the total rateable value (Land + Improvements)
Standard Bin (120L) + Food Scraps
Large Bin (240L) + Food Scraps
Private Service / No Council Bin
General Rate (based on CV):$0.00
Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC):$0.00
Natural Environment Targeted Rate:$0.00
Water Quality Targeted Rate:$0.00
Waste Management Charge:$0.00
Estimated Annual Rates:$0.00
*This is an estimate based on average Auckland Council factors for the current financial year. Actual rates may vary based on specific local targeted rates.
Understanding Your Auckland Council Rates
Property rates are a tax charged on properties to help fund the local services and infrastructure provided by the Auckland Council. Understanding how these figures are derived can be complex, as they involve a combination of fixed charges and variable rates based on your property's valuation.
How Rates Are Calculated
Your rates bill is primarily determined by the Capital Value (CV) of your property, which is updated every three years during the council's revaluation process. The formula typically includes three main components:
General Rate: This is a variable rate multiplied by your property's Capital Value. The multiplier changes depending on whether the property is residential, business, or rural.
Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC): A fixed amount charged to every separately used or inhabited part (SUIP) of a property, ensuring every ratepayer contributes a minimum amount to council services.
Targeted Rates: These are specific levies for distinct purposes, such as the Natural Environment Targeted Rate (NETR) to tackle kauri dieback and pest control, and the Water Quality Targeted Rate (WQTR) to clean up beaches and waterways.
Impact of Property Type
The Auckland Council applies different "differentials" depending on land use. Residential properties typically pay a lower rate per dollar of capital value compared to business properties. Rural and lifestyle properties also have their own specific rate factors to reflect lower demand on certain infrastructure like stormwater networks.
Waste Management Charges
In many parts of Auckland, rubbish collection is funded through a targeted rate included in your annual bill rather than via prepaid bags or tags. This cost varies depending on the size of the bin you have selected (standard 120L or large 240L) and includes the region-wide food scraps collection service.
When to Pay
Rates are issued in four installments throughout the financial year (August, November, February, and May). While the total annual amount is fixed in July, paying via direct debit allows you to spread the cost weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
function calculateRates() {
// Inputs
var cvInput = document.getElementById('capitalValue').value;
var propertyType = document.getElementById('propertyType').value;
var wasteService = document.getElementById('wasteService').value;
// Validation
if (cvInput === "" || isNaN(cvInput) || Number(cvInput) < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid positive Capital Value.");
return;
}
var cv = parseFloat(cvInput);
// Constants (Based on estimated 2024/2025 Auckland Council factors)
// Note: These factors are approximations for estimation purposes.
var uagc = 529.00; // Uniform Annual General Charge
// General Rate Factors per dollar of CV
var rateFactor = 0;
if (propertyType === 'residential') {
rateFactor = 0.001954;
} else if (propertyType === 'business') {
rateFactor = 0.003260;
} else if (propertyType === 'lifestyle') {
rateFactor = 0.001560;
}
// Targeted Rates Factors (Environment & Water Quality)
var envFactor = 0.00004026; // Natural Environment
var waterFactor = 0.00006096; // Water Quality
// Waste Management Costs (Fixed)
var wasteCost = 0;
var foodScrapsLevy = 77.20; // Annual food scraps
var standardBin = 171.49;
var largeBin = 224.22;
if (wasteService === 'standard') {
wasteCost = standardBin + foodScrapsLevy;
} else if (wasteService === 'large') {
wasteCost = largeBin + foodScrapsLevy;
} else {
wasteCost = 0; // Private or no service
}
// Calculations
var generalRateTotal = cv * rateFactor;
var envRateTotal = cv * envFactor;
var waterRateTotal = cv * waterFactor;
var totalRates = generalRateTotal + uagc + envRateTotal + waterRateTotal + wasteCost;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resGeneralRate').innerText = formatCurrency(generalRateTotal);
document.getElementById('resUAGC').innerText = formatCurrency(uagc);
document.getElementById('resEnvRate').innerText = formatCurrency(envRateTotal);
document.getElementById('resWaterRate').innerText = formatCurrency(waterRateTotal);
document.getElementById('resWaste').innerText = formatCurrency(wasteCost);
document.getElementById('resTotal').innerText = formatCurrency(totalRates);
// Show result area
document.getElementById('results-area').style.display = 'block';
}
function formatCurrency(num) {
return '$' + num.toFixed(2).replace(/\d(?=(\d{3})+\.)/g, '$&,');
}