Application for Payment Plan – Rates & Charges

Terms & Conditions

1. Agreements will only be considered as approved once confirmed in writing by Mansfield Shire Council.
2. Payments are to commence within one payment frequency cycle of the date of being made.
3. Payments are to be made using Council’s accepted payment methods, Cash, Cheque, Bpay or via our website or by calling 1300 105 487.
4. Direct Debit is available, simply complete the online application form.
5. This agreement is only made in relation to the overdue amount as of the date of the agreement confirmation and specified in the agreement details.
6. This agreement will be cancelled if two (2) consecutive scheduled payments are missed, or the agreement is in arrears.
7. Council will communicate with you by post, email, or SMS.
8. Council may refer this agreement to a third party to monitor payments and correspond with the applicant.
9. Any changes to ownership or occupancy of the property will end this agreement.
10. Council reserves the right to review the terms of the agreement at any time. Any changes to this agreement will be communicated with the applicant no less than seven (7) days before being made.
11. Council may apply any other terms or conditions to the agreement by noting these in an acceptance letter sent to the application.
12. If a ratepayer has failed to pay multiple debts or has previously not been able to comply with a payment plan, Council may reject an application.