Council rates
Hawke's Bay Regional Council rates due dates 2026/27
One instalment a year and a 10% late penalty.
Checked: 27 Jul 2026 · by the Deets team · sourced from hbrc.govt.nz
Instalment dates
Hawke's Bay Regional Council's rating year runs from 1 July.
| Instalment | Due date |
|---|---|
| 1 — 1 Jul – 30 Jun | 20 September 2026 |
Source: Hawke's Bay Regional Council's own rates page, checked 27 Jul 2026
Penalties for paying late
“The final date to pay your invoice is 20 September of each year. Once all payments have been processed, a 10% penalty will be applied to any outstanding balance for the current rating year on 21 September.” — Hawke's Bay Regional Council's own wording.
10% applied 21 September, the day after the 20 September due date, to any outstanding balance for the current rating year
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Common questions
When are Hawke's Bay Regional Council's rates due?
Hawke's Bay Regional Council's rates are due 20 September 2026.
What happens if I pay my Hawke's Bay Regional Council rates late?
Hawke's Bay Regional Council charges a 10% penalty on late rates.