Selwyn 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.
Ensure council debt is manageable without causing hardship within the district.
Ensure investments and council-controlled organisations provide returns that positively impact growth and reduce impact on ratepayers.
Work through priorities for the district and ensure they align with the long-term plan and community needs.
Review development contributions, fees, charges and investments regularly to ensure fairness, value for money and community benefit.
Keep rates affordable by cutting wasteful spending, delivering must-haves and ensuring growth pays for growth through fair contributions.
Manage finances prudently with transparent budgets, reduced reliance on debt and clear long-term planning for what the ratepayers want.
Ensure council debt is manageable without causing hardship within the district.
Ensure investments and council-controlled organisations provide returns that positively impact growth and reduce impact on ratepayers.
Work through priorities for the district and ensure they align with the long-term plan and community needs.
Review development contributions, fees, charges and investments regularly to ensure fairness, value for money and community benefit.
Keep rates affordable by cutting wasteful spending, delivering must-haves and ensuring growth pays for growth through fair contributions.
Manage finances prudently with transparent budgets, reduced reliance on debt and clear long-term planning for what the ratepayers want.
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