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Rates

Rates Department

Rates collection is the major revenue earner for the Lautoka City Council. Lautoka City Council is heavily dependent on the rates to fully and effectively its services to the ratepayers.

All rates are levied yearly and are payable by the 31st of August each year. All Rates /assessments are mailed to the last given postal address beginning of every year. Those ratepayers with an email address have their rates invoices and notices emailed. However, if you have not received the rates/assessments please visit the rates office to obtain a copy and update your details.

The Lautoka City Council levies the following rates: –

General Rates
Special Rates
Agriculture Rates (for those who use the land for farming within the City boundary)

How to Pay Your Rates?

The following options are available for payment of your rates

Direct payment at the LCC Cashier
M- Paisa
Wages/Salary deductions
Direct deposit/ online transfer to Banks:

BANK OF SOUTH PACIFIC (BSP)

Account Name: Lautoka City Council
Account Number: 8545855
Branch: Lautoka
Swift Code: BOSPFJFJ
BSB NUMBER: 069 000

HOME FINANCE COMPANY (HFC)

Account Name: Lautoka City Council
Account Number: 100102851
Branch: Lautoka
Swift Code: HFCLFJFJ
BSB NUMBER: 129 010

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

Account Name: Lautoka City Council
Account Number: 356102000
Branch: Lautoka
Swift Code: WPACFJFX
BSB NUMBER: 039 003

BRED BANK

Account Name: Lautoka City Council
Account Number: 006005200017
Branch: Lautoka
SWIFT Code: BREDFJFJ
BSB Number: 010 003

* Payment via installments upon approval from the rates section.

* For direct deposits to the bank, please provide your assessment number.

What Happens If I Do Not Pay My Rates?

Under Cap 125 of the Local government act. The Council has the right to seek further actions to recover rates from defaulters who ignore, evade and disregard Council notices and reminders. Such measures include: –