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Moorabbin City Council Approves 2026-2027 Budget with Rate Adjustments, Setting Household Payment Changes from October

Moorabbin residents will face updated council rates and service fees starting with the October billing cycle under the approved budget.

By Moorabbin Policy Desk · Published 9 July 2026

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Moorabbin City Council voted 8-1 on July 7 to pass the 2026-2027 annual budget, which includes a 2.8 percent increase in general rates and new waste collection fees. The measure affects all rateable properties across the municipality and takes effect with the first quarterly notices mailed in October.

The vote followed public submissions received through June and a review of projected operating costs for the coming financial year. Council records show the budget totals 52 million dollars, with allocations for road maintenance, parks upkeep and community facilities drawn from rate revenue and state grants.

Residents in Moorabbin will receive notices listing the new rates by mid-September. Households currently paying 1,850 dollars annually in general rates will see an increase of roughly 52 dollars per year, while the new waste fee adds 35 dollars annually for standard bins. These amounts appear on the same invoice as the existing water and sewerage components collected by the council.

Budget Allocations and Payment Schedule

Council documents list 14.2 million dollars for road resurfacing projects scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027. Another 3.8 million dollars goes to parks and playground upgrades, with works expected at Moorabbin Reserve and nearby sites by March 2027. Payment deadlines remain quarterly, on 31 October, 31 January, 30 April and 31 July.

The legislation states that ratepayers may apply for payment plans if the total exceeds 2,000 dollars, with applications processed through the council's revenue office starting in August. No changes apply to pensioner rebates, which continue at the current 150-dollar level.

Next Steps for Implementation

Council staff will finalise rate notices by 15 September and begin distributing them through the postal service. Property owners can check updated figures through the online portal from 1 September. Further council meetings in August will address tender processes for the road projects listed in the budget.

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