Make sure you have your say on issues affecting the Horowhenua District by voting in the 2025 Local Body Elections. Voting is now open and closes at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
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Horowhenua District Council Rates are payable in four equal instalments, due on the following dates:
Find out about the different options available for paying your rates.
You can pay your Rates Invoice online using your Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, or by Internet Banking (POLi). Find out more.
The Rates Rebates Scheme provides a rebate of up to $805 for low-income earners who are paying rates for the home they were living in on 1 July 2025. Check your eligibility and find out what you'll need to apply.
Simply enter a Street Address or VG Number to search the Horowhenua District Council Rating Information Database for property rates.
We understand that our community may be experiencing financial challenges, and this could mean as a ratepayer you may need help paying your rates. Did you know that Council may be able to offer a payment plan? Find out how to request rates payment help.
Ditch the paper and get your rates invoice by email. It’s quick, convenient, and better for the environment. Simply fill out our online form and we’ll handle the rest.
Find out how Horowhenua District Council calculates property rates through general and targeted rates. This includes explanations of rate types, calculation methods, penalties for late payments, and key definitions like Separately Used or Inhabited Parts (SUIPs), helping you clearly understand your rates invoice.
New rateable valuations for Horowhenua properties will be posted out from 14 December 2022 by Quotable Value (QV). Find out more about the revaluation process, how property values are calculate and what they're made up of.
View some common questions we receive from our community about Rates and the corresponding answers.
Find out how to apply for a Rates Remission for rating units containing two or more Separately Used or Inhabited Parts (SUIP) - also known as a 'second SUIP'.