Coronavirus information

Horowhenua is at Alert Level 1. All Horowhenua District Council facilities, including the main office in Levin, are open as normal.
View our dedicated COVID-19 web page for information about services and support

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We’re looking for feedback on how we can organise our website content in a more user-friendly way. By taking part in the survey you can also enter the draw to win one of two $50 supermarket vouchers. The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete.

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Rating Information

Horowhenua District Council Rates are payable in four equal instalments, due on the following dates:

Instalment Due Date 
First instalment 15 September
Second instalment 15 December
Third instalment 15 March
Fourth instalment 15 June

How to Pay Your Rates

Find out about the different methods of payment available for paying your rates.

Rates Rebates

The Rates Rebates scheme is administered by Horowhenua District Council on behalf of the Department of Internal Affairs. Find out how to check your eligibility and what you'll need to apply.

Rates Payment Plans

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.

Rates Invoice by e-mail

Find out how you can recieve your rates online to help save you time and while doing so you're helping Horowhenua District Council be more environmentally friendly.

Rating Database

Simply enter a Street Address or VG Number to search the Horowhenua District Council Rating Information Database for property rates.

How Rates Are Calculated (including penalties)

Horowhenua District Council sets two sorts of rates: targeted rates, which fund specific activities, and general rates, which fund everything else.

How Will Revaluations Affect Your Rates?

New rateable valuations for Horowhenua properties will be posted out from 11 November by Quotable Value (QV). Find out more about the revaluation process.

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