Rates and valuations
Rates are set annually in order to fund the net cost of running the city.
You can use our rates information search to find out rates and rating valuation information about a property.
The rate requirement is determined by the Long Term Council Community Plan as part of the budgeting process and is then assessed on each property.
Rates must be paid by the due date, however we offer a range of payment options and are always willing to discuss the needs of our customers.
$550 off your rates?
You could get a $550 rates reduction as part of the Government's rate rebate scheme to provide assistance towards rates for low income earners.
Search for a property's rating valuation
The information contained in this site is taken from the Christchurch City Council Rating Information Database. Property and rates information is provided to you under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 and the Rating Valuations Act 1998. This online rating information database is a public register of property information. It is also available to view at the public access computer in the main foyer of the Christchurch City Council, Civic Offices, 163 Tuam Street, Christchurch during opening hours.
Please note: Due to the need for scheduled maintenance, access to rates information online occasionally may not be available – please try again later.
Rateable valuations do not represent current market valuations.
When valuations are amended, the property owner will receive written advice of the amended valuation, and it then takes at least one week for the rateable valuation to be updated on the Christchurch City Council website. Citywide revaluations are carried out on a three-yearly basis – the current rateable valuations are based on a valuation date of 1 August 2007, and the next citywide revaluation is scheduled for 1 August 2010.
Contact us
For more information about your rates, contact the Council:
Phone: (03) 941 8999
Fax: (03) 941 8591
Email: info@ccc.govt.nz
Visit us at your local service centre.
Authorising Unit: Corporate Support
Last reviewed: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Next review: Tuesday, March 30, 2010
