Horowhenua District Council
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Adopt a debt ceiling tied to a percentage of annual revenue, ensuring borrowing is reserved for high-priority, high-impact projects.
Apply targeted rates to fund infrastructure benefiting specific communities or growth areas that contribute proportionately.
Keep annual rates in line with inflation and service cost increases, ensuring the council maintains service quality without sudden rate hikes.
Adopt a debt ceiling tied to a percentage of annual revenue, ensuring borrowing is reserved for high-priority, high-impact projects.
Apply targeted rates to fund infrastructure benefiting specific communities or growth areas that contribute proportionately.
Keep annual rates in line with inflation and service cost increases, ensuring the council maintains service quality without sudden rate hikes.
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