Rate Capping Rebate
Council considers it appropriate to grant a rate capping rebate to ‘smooth’ the impact of rating increases payable as a result of Council’s change to the basis of rating.
In accordance with section 166 (1)(l)(i) of the Act, Council will provide rate capping to limit the increase in rates payable by an individual property to 12%, when compared to general rates payable in the prior financial year. Council, through its Rating Policy, does apply some exclusions to rate capping where:
- The rate increase is due to capital improvements to the land,
- A property is granted a 100% rate rebate,
- A boundary realignment, subdivision, amalgamation or rezoning of the land has occurred.
It is important to note that a rate cap is applied as a percentage increase and does not limit the quantum of revenue generated or result in less overall revenue. The application of rate capping essentially re-distributes the rates payable from some ratepayers to other ratepayers.
Single Farm Enterprise
A single farm enterprise (SFE) means farm land (being land that is used wholly or mainly for the business of primary production) that is farmed as a single enterprise and is occupied by the same person or persons. The parcels of land can, but do not need to be, adjoining parcels of land to qualify as an SFE.
If you own two or more pieces of land which qualify as an SFE, you will only attract one Regional Landscape Levy against all of your farm land.
If you already have an approved SFE and there have been no changes to your land parcels, you are not required to re-submit an SFE application for 2026-27.
Applications for 2026-27 are now open and will close at 5:00pm on Friday, 3 April 2026.
Single Farm Enterprise Application Form 2025-2026
Discretionary and Mandatory Rebates
Council considers discretionary rebates of up to 100% of Council general rates to not-for-profit, sporting and community organisations upon application and in accordance with legislation and Council’s Rate Rebate Policy. Applications must be made on an annual basis on the prescribed form by 30 April each year. Council provides these rebates in recognition and support of local groups and the positive social and community benefits they provide.
Additionally, Council applies mandatory rebates as required by legislation. For further information, please refer to the ‘Rate Rebate Policy’, which is available at the Council office or via the following link www.kingstondc.sa.gov.au/our-council/governance/council-policies.