That income from property or 'general fund' rates (which excludes water, sewer and waste charges) is just over $23 million for the current financial year. This is only 21% of Council's general fund income with the remainder coming from grants, user fees and charges and other revenue. Residential rates make up the biggest proportion with 13,144 properties paying rates. The average residential general rate charged across the Kempsey Shire for 2023-24 is $1,274. That income from rates is used to meet community expectations for core services and to support delivery of services that are not commonly supplemented by grants.

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