Moreton Bay rate rises and concessions

Moreton Bay City Council has today brought down its 2026-27 Budget - revealing the rate rise and concessions for residents.

Owner occupier ratepayers on the minimum general rate will see an increase of 4.69 percent - which equates to $1.13 a week or $59 a year.

The $1.2 billion Budget also gives a 10 per cent increase to pensioner and self-funded retiree rebates and a record $454 million spend on infrastructure and capital works.

Council says the Budget balances “affordability for residents with future-focused funding for vital capital works”.

"Just like households across our community, Council has faced rising cost of living pressures, including increases in fuel, electricity, labour and construction costs,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

“Even with these pressures, thanks to strong financial and fiscal management, we can continue to keep costs down for locals while spending wisely on important projects for our future.

“We’re conscious that cost of living pressures are impacting our residents, so we’ve worked hard to keep this year’s minimum general rate increase under Brisbane CPI.

“To further help our residents, we’re increasing the pensioner and self-funded retiree rebates by 10 per cent, welcome assistance for almost 35,000 City of Moreton Bay residents.

“We also continue to lead the way as the only SEQ Council to offer rebates for self-funded retirees.”

The Mayor said City of Moreton Bay has one of the lowest waste charges in South-East Queensland and will continue free tipping (up to 3 tonnes or 26 visits) for residents.

“We’re investing more in our frontline and maintenance workforce so we can keep delivering quality services to the community as City of Moreton Bay grows,” the Mayor said.

“While our asset base has grown to $10.6 billion, thanks to Council’s low debt and fiscal responsibility, this is equal to just a $23k mortgage on a $925k home.

“Importantly, we’ll continue our city-building infrastructure and capital works with investment of $454 million to ensure City of Moreton Bay remains connected, resilient and future ready.”

“We’re putting your rates to work. From new roads to alleviate congestion, land buy backs for habitat conservation and supporting stronger communities with grants and increased CCTV, together we’re building a better City of Moreton Bay.”