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Rates

Rates are a charge against a property (rating unit). Rates are set by your local and regional councils. For the Kāpiti Coast District, this is Kāpiti Coast District Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Managing your details

From updating your details with us, to receiving rates invoices by email, here's how to manage your details we hold.

Property rates are a charge against a property. They help pay for services and facilities for the Kāpiti community that...

Paying your rates

A rating year begins on 1 July and ends on 30 June. It’s divided into four equal periods, each invoiced separately.

Rating valuations

Councils must keep a rating information database, and keep it up to date by having properties in the district revalued...

Property search

We keep detailed records of rating information for both Kāpiti Coast District and Greater Wellington Regional...

Most properties in the Kāpiti Coast District have water meters, and are charged for the water they use. Water rates help...

Updated 3 June 2025