Rates for 2026/27

In 2026/27 our overall rates revenue requirement increase is 6.5 percent across the district to cover the cost of providing our services and facilities and initiatives identified in year three of our Long-term Plan 2024–34 (note this excludes Greater Wellington (the Wellington Regional Council) rates). Council adopted the Annual Plan 2026/27 and set the rates for 2026/27 on 11 June 2026.

You can also see the proposed 2026/27 rates for your property using our property search.

Average rates vs individual property rates

Increases for each property will vary due to:

  • property differences in value, type and location
  • the changes in a property's value in districtwide revaluations (revaluations are carried out every three years)
  • the impact of Greater Wellington's rates increase.

Greater Wellington is due to adopt their Annual Plan 2026/27 and set their rates for 2026/27 on 25 June 2026. The average rates increase for Greater Wellington for 2026/27 is estimated to be 9.7 percent. For more information, visit Greater Wellington – Annual Plan Kāpiti Coast factsheet.

Setting of rates, due dates and penalties for 2026/27 rating year