From July 1, 2025, the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) will be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).
The ESVF is a state government charge that is mandated for collection by local government councils. Council collects the charge in our municipality with all money going directly to the State Revenue Office. No ESVF money is retained by council.
The charge is made up of two components:
1. A fixed charge of $136 for residential properties and $275 for non-residential properties.
2. A variable charge based on the property's capital improved value (as shown on your rate notice). You can view the variable charged on the State Revenue Office's website here.
The ESVF charge is listed as a separate item on your rate notice which is required for payment alongside your normal council rate charges.
There is a $50 concession for eligible pensioners and veterans. Property owners who currently receive a pension rate concession on their principal place of residence will automatically receive the ESVF concession.
To learn more about the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, please visit the State Revenue Office website here.